Tofu Rice Salad

A healthy, great tasting and different salad, packed with protein and vegetables.

• Ready In: 1 hr 10 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 1 (16 ounce) package extra firm tofu, cubed
• 1⁄2 cup soy sauce
• 6  garlic cloves, crushed
• 1  tablespoon  grated fresh ginger
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional) or 1  tablespoon  chili paste (optional)
• 4  cups cooked brown rice
• 1⁄3 cup rice vinegar
• 1⁄3 cup olive oil
• 1⁄4-1⁄2 teaspoon ground pepper
• 1 1⁄2 cups  chopped broccoli
• 3⁄4 cup snow peas
• 3⁄4 cup bean sprouts
• 1  cup sweet pepper, chopped
• 1⁄3 cup  chopped green onion

Directions

1. Marinate tofu in soy sauce, garlic, ginger and cayenne pepper for 30 minutes to 24 hours (alternatively, marinate in a favourite szechuan, teriyaki, or stir fry sauce).
2. Whisk rice vinegar, olive oil, and pepper together.
3. Steam broccoli and snow peas briefly until tender-crisp.
4. Toss everything together and refrigerate until cold.
5. (You can use any vegetables you like, just steam the harder ones to tender-crisp).