Triple “A” Salad (Avocado, Arame, and Almonds)

Recipe adapted from the Cookus Interruptus blog: http://www.cookusinterruptus.com/triple-a-salad-4136-267.html

Ingredients

Salad

• ¼ cup raw almonds
• 4 cups salad greens
• 1/8 cup arame, soaked in 1 cup water
• 1 ripe avocado, peeled and pitted

Dressing

• 3 Tablespoons toasted sesame oil
• 3 Tablespoons brown rice vinegar
• 2 Tablespoons maple syrup, brown rice syrup or honey
• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• ½ teaspoon sea salt
• 2 teaspoons poppy seeds

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Roast almonds on a sheet pan for 7-10 minutes, or until fragrant. Coarsely chop and set aside.
2. Wash salad greens, spin or pat dry.
3. Drain arame and add to the greens.
4. Combine all the dressing ingredients with a whisk or fork until incorporated in a large bowl.
5. Add greens and arame. Toss to combine just before serving. Slice avocado and gently fold into salad. Garnish with almonds.

Servings: 4