1 - 1¼cupwater, use the water the apricots were soaking in for extra flavour
salt & pepper to taste
For the salad
1blocksmoked tofu, cut into small cubes
5 - 6big handfuls of salad leaves, use your favourite kind
1/2cucumber, chopped
1cupdried apricots chopped into slivers
1 cup crunchy mixed sprouted beans ( I use Eat More Sprouts & Greens Mixed Bean Sprouts )(Optional)
INSTRUCTIONS
For the dressing
Make sure your apricots have been soaked for at least 15 minutes in boiling water.
Drain but reserve the water.
Put the apricots and all of the other salad dressing ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth. Start with less water and add more gradually until the thickness is as desired.
For the salad
In a salad bowl combine all the salad ingredients.
Dress generously with the dressing just prior to serving.