PCC Hijiki Salad

I found this amazing seaweed on one of my favorite local pages, PCC Market! Its a super simple way to enjoy this amazing nutrient dense food!

Hijiki (hiziki) is a seaweed, similar to arame. Hijiki is a black, slightly bitter-tasting seaweed and is sold dried in short, coarse strips. Like other seaweeds, hijiki is a rich source of iron, protein, calcium, zinc and iodine. 

SALAD:

         1/4 pound hijiki, reconstituted and drained well

         2 pounds organic carrots, rinsed and grated

         2 green onions, thinly sliced on the bias

DRESSING:

         1/4 cup toasted sesame oil

         1/4 cup mirin

         1/4 cup tamari or soy sauce

         2 tablespoons rice vinegar

         1/2 cup minced fresh ginger

Soak dry hijiki in cool water until thoroughly reconstituted (about 30 minutes). Drain thoroughly and combine with the grated carrots.

Whisk the dressing ingredients until completely mixed. Combine with the carrots and hijiki. Garnish with the sliced green onions and serve immediately. If you plan to make ahead of time, keep the dressing separate from the carrots and hijiki until ready to serve.

Original Recipe: http://www.pccnaturalmarkets.com/pcc/recipes/hijiki-salad?utm_source=taste%20magazine&utm_medium=editorial&utm_content=url&utm_campaign=recipes