Tofu Salad

Description
Makes 6 to 8 servings.

Ingredients

 * 1 cup tofu
 * ½ cup sliced green onions
 * 1½ cups diagonally sliced celery
 * 3 cups cool cooked brown or white rice
 * 2 tablespoons diced pimento
 * 1 x 8-ounce can water chestnuts, drained and sliced
 * 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
 * 1 clove garlic, minced
 * ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
 * ½ teaspoon ground ginger
 * ½ teaspoon dry mustard
 * 2 tablespoons soy sauce
 * ¾ cup mayonnaise
 * salad greens
 * 1 x 5-ounce can chow mein noodles
 * ½ cup flaked coconut, toasted

Directions

 * 1) Drain and cut tofu into ½-inch cubes. Combine tofu, onions, celery, rice, pimento, water chestnuts and Mushrooms.
 * 2) Blend together garlic, pepper, ginger, mustard, soy sauce and Mayonnaise. Stir into tofu mixture; toss lightly.
 * 3) Spoon onto beds of salad greens and surround with chow mein noodles. Serve with additional soy sauce, if desired.