Tofu Salad Crunch Pitas

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1  lb firm tofu, pressed,and cut into 3/4 inch cubes
• 1  tablespoon  vegetable oil
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 cup  sliced celery
• 1⁄2 cup  half moon slices cucumber
• 1⁄3 cup  sliced radish
• 1⁄3 cup  tofu mayonnaise or 1⁄3 cup vegan mayonnaise
• 1  teaspoon dried dill weed
• 1⁄8 teaspoon black pepper
• 3  6 inch  pita bread, cut in 2
• 1  leaf lettuce

Directions

1. Stir fry tofu cubes in vegetable oil in a non-stick skillet until golden and crispy, about 15 minutes.
2. Sprinkle with salt.
3. Combine all ingredients except pita bread and lettuce.
4. Cover and refrigerate for one hour to blend flavors.
5. Line pita pockets with leaf lettuce and fill with tofu salad.
6. To press tofu, cut tofu block into 2 or 4 equal pieces and lay on a plate covered with paper towels or a clean dish cloth.
7. Cover with more paper towels or dish cloth.
8. Place another plate on top and on top of the plate put a heavy object.
9. Let stand from 20 minutes to one hour, changing paper towels as they become soaked.
10. The longer you press, the firmer the tofu will be.