Chinese tofu salad

1. Wash and prepare raw vegetables on a large cutting board.

2. Drain package of extra firm tofu, transfer to large cutting board, and use paper towels to blot water from tofu. Cut into cubes. Heat 1⁄2 tbsp canola oil on large pan and brown tofu cubes.

3. In large bowl, combine minced garlic and sesame oil; heat in microwave for 30 seconds to soften garlic.

4. Add to garlic/sesame oil mixture the rice vinegar, chili paste, soy sauce, salt and sugar.

5. Add prepared vegetables to sauce and mix to coat; add tofu to vegetables and carefully mix to coat. Chill and serve.