Quinoa Salad without snow

1 lb firm tofu 1 cup quinoa (uncooked) 1 pinch cayenne 1 pinch salt 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 8 lettuce leaves (red or green) 2 tablespoons sesame seeds[...]

1 1/2 cups water 3/4 cup uncooked quinoa 1/4 cup shelled chopped pistachios (about 1 ounce) 2 cups rotisserie chicken breasts , chopped 1/3 cup chopped green[...]

2 tablespoons lime juice , freshly squeezed if possible 1 tablespoon seasoned rice wine vinegar 1 teaspoon fresh ginger , minced (more to taste) 1 small[...]

1 1/2 cups quinoa 1/4 teaspoon salt 3 1/2 cups water 1/2 cup scallion , thinly sliced 3/4 cup celery , chopped 1/2 cup raisins 1 pinch cayenne pepper 1[...]