String Bean Salad

Ingredients:

2 lbs. ripe tomatoes
1 lb. frozen string beans, thawed
3 scallions, finely chopped
1 cup frozen thawed kernel corn
2 Tablespoons toasted slivered almonds (or toasted slivered almonds or other nut)

Dressing:

juice of 1 lime
2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon granulated onion
1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic
3 ounces tofu, drained
salt to taste
1/2 medium cucumber, peeled and chopped

Directions:
Slice tomatoes and cut string beans. Mix with scallions and corn in a serving bowl.

In a food processor or blender, process all the ingredients for the dressing. Pour over the salad and toss. Sprinkle the almonds on top and serve.

Comments: Serves 4.