3/17/2004

GATOR SALAD

Ingredients:

8 medium Tators, (Potatoes) scrubbed
3 or 4 Green Onions, sliced
1 Cucumber, diced
1/2 cup chopped Celery (optional)
1/2 cup sliced pitted Black Olives (optional)
fresh chopped Dill

Add a Splash of Cyanne Pepper,Paprika, Sea Salt and Black Pepper to taste

Tofu Mayonnaise (*recipe below)

Directions:
Steam potatoes until just done, about 20 minutes. Cool. When cool, dice in small pieces. Add the remaining ingredients leaving all skins on cucumber and tators (ONLY IF ORGANIC GARDEN FRESH).
Than Add a Splash of Cyanne Pepper, Paprika, Sea Salt and Black Pepper to taste. Add enough tofu mayonnaise to make a creamy dressing over the vegetables.
Make this salad early in the day to allow the flavors of the vegetables and dressing blend and leave it chillin in the frig for a afternoon chomping delight.


*Tofu Mayonnaise:
Blend 1 package firm tofu (1 pound regular) with the juice of 1 lemon*, 1 clove of garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon paprika, 1/8 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste), and 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional). Blend until very smooth. Very slowly add 1/4 cup or less peanut oil (Olive or your favorite cold pressed oil) while the blender is still running. *1 or 2 tablespoons of cider vinegar may be added with the lemon juice for a tangier dressing. Makes about 2 1/2 cups of dressing.