Forbidden Rice Salad

Ingredients

• 3 to 4 cups cooked wild, purple, red or black rice, cooled

• 2 scallions, chopped

• 1/2 cup celery, chopped

• 1/2 cup carrot, grated

• 1 /2 cup firm tofu, cubed

• Sesame seeds ( garnish )

• Vinaigrette

• 1 Tbsp sesame oil

• 1 tablespoons rice e vinegar, or more to taste

• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

• 1 large clove garlic, crushed or minced or 1/2 tsp garlic powder

• 1 Tsp Soy Sauce