Toss Salad with Hiziki and Italian Dressing

Serves 4 | Prep Time 15 minutes | Cook Time 10 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp Eden Hiziki, washed, soaked 15 min. in warm water, drained

• 2 cups mixed baby salad greens
or lettuce

• 1 medium tomato, sliced

• 1/4 cup carrots, coarsely grated

• 1 avocado, seeded, peeled, and sliced or cubed

Italian Dressing

• 1/4 cup Eden Extra Virgin Olive Oil

• 1/2 cup water

• 2 Tbsp Eden Brown Rice Vinegar

• 2 Tbsp Eden Red Wine Vinegar
or Eden Apple Cider Vinegar

• 2 Tbsp organic maple syrup

• 1 1/2 Tbsp Eden Shoyu Soy Sauce

• 1 tsp Eden Dried Basil

• 1/2 tsp Eden Dried Oregano

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1/8 tsp Eden Paprika Powder

• 1/4 tsp Eden Black Pepper

• 2 Tbsp fresh parsley, minced

Directions

Place the hiziki in a small saucepan, add cold water to just cover the hiziki. Cover the pan and bring to a boil. Reduce the flame and simmer for 10 minutes. Pour into a strainer and rinse under cold water. Place the hiziki in a salad bowl with the salad greens, tomato, carrot and avocado. Toss to mix.

Prepare the dressing by placing all ingredients in a blender. Pulse several seconds to blend evenly. Place the dressing in a serving container. Pour over salad before serving.

Nutritional Information

Per serving: 250 calories, 22g fat (73% calories from fat), 3g protein, 15g carbohydrate, 3g fiber, 0mg cholesterol, 372mg sodium