Mineral Rich Salad

Seaweed is full of minerals essential for good health.

Edible seaweed is also a source of sodium, magnesium, phosphorus, iodine, potassium, iron and zinc. These minerals are known to help prevent chronic diseases, including cancer, cardiovascular disease and obesity.

Preparation time: 10-15 mins, plus 30 mins marinating time

Serves: 6-8

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup dried dulse

• 1/2 cup dried nori

• 1/2 cup dried wakame

• 1 organic cucumber

• 3 medium carrots

• 1cup shredded red cabbage

• 1/4 cup chopped shallot or scallion

• 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley

  Dressing:

• 2 tbsp umeboshi vinegar

• 2 tbsp tamari

• 4 tbsp apple cider vinegar

• 4 tbsp sesame, flax or olive oil

Method:

• Snip the seaweeds into small pieces with scissors. Soak in a bowl of warm water until soft. Drain and pat dry with kitchen roll

• Peel, deseed and dice the cucumber. Peel and dice the carrots, cut into thin matchsticks. Add the onion and cabbage

• Combine the seaweed, vegetables in a bowl and marinate in the dressing for 30 minutes before serving