Vegetable Salad

Ingredients
DRESSING
 * 1 c Cubed, firm tofu (1/2-in. -cubes
 * 2 Stalks celery, cut into -julienne strips
 * 2 Carrots, shredded
 * 2 Italian plum tomatoes, cut -into thin wedges
 * 1/2 Cucumber, thinly sliced
 * 1 c Fresh bean sprouts
 * 1 c Broccoli florets
 * 1/2 c Szechuwan Peanut Dressing Garnish: raisins, toasted -sesame seeds, fresh -watercress sprigs, or -unsalted peanuts, optional
 * 1/3 c Peanut butter, smooth or -crunchy
 * 1/2 c Hot vegetable stock or hot -water
 * 1 t Soy sauce
 * 2 tb Rice vinegar
 * 2 tb Safflower oil
 * 2 Cloves garlic, minced
 * 1/2 ts Dry crushed red pepper

Directions

 * 1) In a large bowl, gently toss together salad ingredients.
 * 2) In a small bowl, combine dressing ingredients. Pour over salad and toss again. Top with garnish.
 * 3) Advance Preparation: Both salad ingredients and dressing may be prepared in advance and refrigerated. For best quality, toss together just before serving.