Latvian Salad

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== Ingredients ==
* ½ pound reduced fat regular tofu (firm), rinsed and patted dry (press if time permits)
=== Marinade ===
* 2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
* 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
* 4 tsp olive oil
* ½ tsp dried basil leaves
* ½ tsp dried oregano leaves
* ½ tsp salt
* ¼ tsp garlic granules
* ¼ tsp ground black pepper
=== Salad ===
* 4 cups romaine lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
* 1½ cup cucumber, sliced horizontally and cut into half-moon shapes (peel if waxed or thick-skinned)
* 1 ripe medium tomato, cut in half and thinly sliced into half-moon shapes
* ⅓ cup whole black olives or Greek * ¼ cup chopped red onion
== Directions ==
# Cut the tofu into ¾ inch cubes, and place it in a wide, shallow ceramic or glass mixing bowl
# In a small measuring cup or mixing bowl whisk together the ingredients for the marinade.
# Pour the marinade over the tofu chunks, tossing them gently so that they are evenly coated.
# Cover, marinate in fridge several hours or overnight. (I HIGHLY RECOMMEND 18 to 24 hours, and give them a stir whenever you go in the kitchen so they marinate evenly.)
# Just before serving prepare the salad ingredients and place them in a large mixing bowl.
# Add the tofu and marinade to the salad ingredients, and toss gently but thoroughly.
# Serve at once, with salt and pepper on the side to season as desired.
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