Mediterranean Salade a la tofu

via http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/

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Plenty of vitamin C in this delicious mix. And here's some other good health news: the parsley is a rich source of antioxidants and even folic acid, which is one of the most important of the B vitamins--important for cardiovascular health. Also assists in preventing colon and cervix cancer. And those delicious tomatoes are extremely nutritious as well--they are antioxidant, even as it pertains to bone health and help to prevent a variety of cancers (breast and prostrate, for example)! Some studies have linked tomatoes with a decreased like of neurological diseases, such as Alzheimer's. . . So eat up and enjoy the health treat you're giving your body.

 

What you need:

• 2 medium tomatoes, seeded and diced
• 1 cup diced seedless cucumber, (1/4 medium)
• 1/4 cup chopped scallions
• 1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh parsley
• 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and coarsely chopped
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon white-wine vinegar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
• Freshly ground pepper, to taste

How to make:

1. Combine tomatoes, cucumber, scallions, parsley, olives, oil, vinegar, salt and pepper in a medium bowl; toss gently to mix. Serve within 1 hour.