Seaweed (Wakame) Colorful Confetti Salad With Sweet Black Sesame Dressing

• Seaweed (Wakame) Salad
• 2 cups Dried Seaweed (Wakame) see note
• 1 large organic carrot, rinsed and peeled
• 2 stalks organic celery, and leaves
• 1/4 cup purple cabbage
• 1/2 organic cucumber, rinsed and peeled
• 1/4 lime
• 1/4 cup raw (or toasted) sunflower seeds
• Optional: 4 brussels sprouts, shredded
• Black Sesame Dressing
• 3-4 tablespoons ground black sesame (homemade or freshly ground)
• 2 teaspoons raw organic honey or Stevia equivalent
• 1/2 teaspoon organic sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
• splash of tamari or low-sodium soy sauce
• water for thinning (optional)
• Topping: Toasted sesame seeds or hemp seeds

1. SALAD: Place dried seaweed (wakame) in a deep bowl. Cover fully with water and let it sit on the counter top for at least 10 minutes while you prep the rest of the dish. It will absorb the liquid very fast. If needed, add more water until you're ready to prepare.
2. Place carrots, celery, purple cabbage, and brussels sprouts (if using) into a food processor until diced to equal size. This is the colorful "confetti." Place in a large prep bowl.
3. Add cucumber, separately, into the food processor and dice. Place in the same prep bowl. Set bowl aside while preparing the dressing.
4. DRESSING: Whisk (or blend) all ingredients together. Thin with water or add more honey for a creamier consistency.
5. Optional: Have also added a little bit of tahini as well for a milder black sesame dressing.
6. TO ASSEMBLE: Drain seaweed (wakame) until majority of the liquid has been released. (You don't want a watery salad). Start with half of the seaweed and place into the prep bowl with the rest of the vegetables. Add more or less as you wish.
7. Dress the salad by gradually drizzling the black sesame dressing. Toss to combine. Taste for added salt (if needed).
8. Top with sesame seeds or hemp seeds.
9. Great to mix up with whatever leftover vegetables you have in the fridge for a quick and easy dinner or light snack. Easily feeds 4 as a large salad or smaller portions for a side dish amongst 6 or 8.
10. MAKE AHEAD: Place in sealed containers and place in fridge, undressed, until ready to serve.

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Taken from food52.com/recipes/35752-seaweed-wakame-colorful-confetti-salad-with-sweet-black-sesame-dressing (may not work)