Tofu Salad

By Hklbrries

Did you know that you can make a delicious vegan alternative to egg or tuna salad from tofu? One of the healthiest changes you can make in your diet is to incorporate soy foods on a regular basis. Soy is rich in protein, iron and compounds called isoflavones, which seem to protect against hormone-driven cancers such as prostate cancer in men and breast cancer in women. Soy also helps protect your heart. Tofu - made from curdled soy milk in a process similar to making cheese - is an extremely versatile source of soy, and varies in firmness relative to the amount of liquid that has been pressed out. Firm tofu works best in this recipe for an appetizing look and taste. I suggest you seek out the freshest possible tofu made from organic soy, and avoid buying the type sold in bulk in big vats, as it can easily be contaminated. Keep your tofu submerged in fresh water in the refrigerator, change the water daily and eat it within a week. This recipe is easy to whip up in a few minutes. Use it as a sandwich filling or as a snack on whole grain crackers. Be sue to choose crackers made without partially hydrogenated oil.

Ingredients

• 1 pound firm tofu
• 1 tsp ground turmeric
• 1 tbsp prepared mustard
• 1 tbsp sweet pickle relish
• 3 tbsp chopped celery
• 3 tbsp chopped onion
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
• Dash paprika
• Salt to taste
• Hot-pepper sauce or salsa (optional)

Details

Servings 4
Adapted from drweil.com

Preparation

Step 1

Drain the tofu well and mash it roughly in a bowl.

Add the turmeric, mustard, sweet pickle relish, celery, onion, parsley and parika, and salt to taste.

Mix and mash well. Correct seasoning. Add hot-pepper sauce or salsa to taste.