Tofu Salad

Description
Makes 6 to 8 servings.

Ingredients

 * 1 cup tofu
 * 1/2 cup sliced green onions
 * 1 1/2 cups diagonally sliced celery
 * 3 cups cool cooked brown or white rice
 * 2 tablespoons diced pimiento
 * 1 8-ounce can water chestnuts, drained and sliced
 * 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
 * 1 clove garlic, minced
 * 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
 * 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
 * 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
 * 2 tablespoons soy sauce
 * 3/4 cup mayonnaise
 * salad greens
 * 1 5-ounce can chow mein noodles
 * 1/2 cup flaked coconut, toasted
 * 1/2 cup flaked coconut, toasted
 * 1/2 cup flaked coconut, toasted
 * 1/2 cup flaked coconut, toasted
 * 1/2 cup flaked coconut, toasted
 * 1/2 cup flaked coconut, toasted
 * 1/2 cup flaked coconut, toasted
 * 1/2 cup flaked coconut, toasted
 * 1/2 cup flaked coconut, toasted

Directions
Drain and cut tofu into 1/2-inch cubes. Combine tofu, onions, celery, rice, pimiento, water chestnuts and mushrooms.

Blend together garlic, pepper, ginger, mustard, soy sauce and mayonnaise. Stir into tofu mixture; toss lightly.

Spoon onto beds of salad greens and surround with chow mein noodles. Serve with additional soy sauce, if desired.