• 1 cup quinoa
• 3/4 tsp. salt
• 1/2 pound tofu (about 1/2 container)
• 1 Tbsp. canola oil
• 2 Tbsp. soy sauce
• 3 cups roughly chopped sugar snap peas or snow peas or broccoli , steamed or blanched for 3 to 5 minutes
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
• 1/4 cup chopped spring onions or scallions

• 2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
• 2 Tbsp. sesame oil or walnut oil
• 2 Tbsp. canola oil
• 2 Tbsp. buttermilk
• 1/2 tsp. soy sauce
• 1 tsp. minced fresh ginger
• 1 small garlic clove , minced

• Large lettuce leaves (optional)

Total time: 40 minutes

For salad: Heat a heavy saucepan over medium-high heat. Rinse and drain quinoa, and add to pan. Stir until water has evaporated and quinoa begins to smell toasty, about 5 minutes. Add 3 cups water and salt; bring to a boil. Lower heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until quinoa is tender and displays little white spirals. If excess water remains, drain and return to pan. Cover pan with a clean kitchen towel, replace lid, and let sit for 10 minutes. Transfer quinoa to a large bowl.

Meanwhile, pat tofu dry with paper towels, pressing to extract excess water. Cut into 1/2-inch cubes. Heat canola oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, then add tofu. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tofu is golden, about 5 minutes. Stir in soy sauce. Remove tofu from heat and combine with quinoa. Stir in peas or broccoli, cilantro, and spring onions or scallions.

To make dressing: Whisk together all ingredients. Toss with quinoa mixture.

To serve: Line plates with radicchio or lettuce leaves, if desired. Fill leaves with salad, and serve. This can be refrigerated up to 1 day.

Adapted from The Very Best of Recipes for Health (Rodale), by Martha Rose Shulman.