Sea Vegetable Salad
Serves 6
Mindful Moment
As you work, take note of the color, shape, weight, and scent of each ingredient. Handle one of the dried arame strands, for example, and explore its hue, texture, and taste. After you soak the arame, repeat the exercise. How is it different?
Ingredients
1 package (1.76-ounce) dried arame seaweed
1 red pepper, diced
1 orange pepper, diced
6 scallions, sliced into thin rings
3 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
2 tablespoons brown rice vinegar
1 tablespoon tamari or soy sauce
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Directions
1. Soak the arame for 20 minutes in a medium-sized bowl with just enough water to cover. Drain the liquid and place the arame in a large serving bowl.
2. Add the remaining 6 ingredients and toss gently. Garnish with the sesame seeds and serve.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving: 94 calories, 72% fat (8 g; 1 g saturated), 21% carbs (5 g), 7% protein (2 g), 2 g fiber, 43 mg calcium, 1 mg iron, 181 mg sodium.
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