Cilantro-Scented Tofu Rice Salad

A very unique salad that tastes great!

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 10 1⁄2 ounces firm tofu
• 3  cups  cooked long grain brown rice
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped fresh cilantro
• 1  cup  peeled and minced cucumber
• 4  carrots, peeled and minced
• 8  lettuce leaves
• 1⁄2 cup  minced red onion

• Dressing

• 2  tablespoons canola oil
• 2  tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1  clove garlic, minced

Directions

1. Cut the tofu into 1/3 inch thick slices and drain in a colander for 15 minutes.
2. Crumble to tofu in small pieces and place in a mixing bowl.
3. Add the rice, cilantro, cucumber and carrots, tossing evenly.
4. Combine the dressing ingredients in a blender and process until well mixed.
5. Pour the dressing into the tofu/rice mixture and toss to coat evenly.
6. Let the flavors blend for 20 minutes in the refrigerator.
7. Season with salt and pepper to taste, garnish with toasted pumpkin seeds if desired.
8. Put the lettuce leaves on 4 plates; evenly divide the rice and place on top of the lettuce.
9. Sprinkle the onion over each salad and serve.