Crispy Rice & Tofu Salad with Sesame Soy Dressing

• 14 ozextra firm tofu
• ¼ cupolive oil
• ¼ cupcornstarch
• 1 tsppaprika
• 1 tspgarlic powder — divided
• 1 tsponion powder
• 2 cupscooked brown rice
• 2medium carrots
• 3Persian cucumbers
• —Salt
• —Pepper
• —To garnish: sesame seeds — green onion

Sesame Soy Dressing:

• 2 tbspsoy sauce
• 1 tbsprice vinegar
• 1 tbspsesame oil
• 2 tbspolive oil
• 2 tsphoney
• 1garlic — minced
• ½lime — juiced
• 1 tspsesame seeds