Vegan Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

Ingredients

• 1/2 block extra firm tofu (, pressed & crumbled (*see note))
• 1 1/2 cups quinoa (, uncooked)
• 1/2 cup red onion (, diced small (sub green onion))
• 1 large cucumber (, diced)
• 12 oz jar roasted red pepper (, cut into short strips (sub 1 cup diced bell pepper))
• 1/2 cup kalamata olives (, halved or sliced)
• 1/2 cup fresh basil (, chopped (sub mint))
• 1/3 cup olive oil (, extra virgin)
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 2-3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 1/2 tablespoons dijon mustard ((sub yellow))
• 1 1/2 teaspoons pure maple syrup (, or preferred sweetener)
• 2-3 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1 clove garlic (, minced)
• 1 teaspoon sea salt (, more to taste)
• Fresh-cracked pepper (, to taste)
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red chile pepper ((optional))

Nutrition (per serving)