For the love of seaweed

I really love seaweed.  Alot.  Anything that has seaweed in it makes me want to eat more of it.  So you can understand why I got so excited to hear about a product called Kelp Noodles made from seaweed.  And they are RAW for all you out there getting into that.  Once you read this recipe and want to try them, you can order them from here http:/www.upayanaturals.com/SearchResults.asp?Search=kelp+noodles&Search.x=0&Search.y=0

We ate this salad on a pile of steamed quinoa with some broiled organic salmon. 

KELP NOODLE SALAD with Roasted Butternut Squash and Arame

1/2 organic butternut squash, peeled and cut into cubes

1/2 tsp salt

2 cups organic nappa cabbage, shredded

1/2 package kelp noodles, rinsed

1 cup organic kale, chopped fine

1/2 cup arame seaweed, soaked in some warm water for 5 minutes, then drained

Dressing:

1/8 cup organic raw sesame oil plus 1 Tbsp

1/8 cup toasted sesame oil

1 tsp fresh organic ginger, grated

2 cloves organic garlic, crushed and chopped fine

1/3 cup organic tamari

1/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice

Method:  Preheat oven to 375*.  In a large bowl, toss the squash cubes with the 1 Tbsp of sesame oil and some salt.  Spread the cubes on a parchment lined cookie sheet in one layer and bake until they start to become golden, stirring once.  When done, remove from oven and let cool.

     Combine all dressing ingredients in a jar and shake.  Pile salad ingredients in a large bowl and top with dressing, toss and serve.