Looking for a taste of the sea without the fish? Sea vegetables offer an excellent choice. Chewy tender arame, the mildest of sea vegetables, supplies dietary fiber and a wealth of vitamins and minerals. Complemented by sautéed shiitake mushrooms, pine nuts and basil, this pasta salad provides a perfect fusion of Asian and Italian flavors.
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Ingredients
Method
Sauté mushrooms in 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium high heat until brown and beginning to stick, 5 to 7 minutes.
Remove from heat and add balsamic vinegar to pan.
Stir, scraping up brown bits from the bottom of the pan.
Stir in arame and let cool, then strain, reserving vinegar liquid.
In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, green onions, red bell pepper, pine nuts, basil and mushroom-arame mixture.
In a small bowl, whisk together strained vinegar with remaining 4 tablespoons olive oil, salt and pepper until creamy.
Pour over salad and toss gently until pasta and vegetables are well coated. Serve at room temperature or chilled.
Nutritional Info
Serving Size
Calories
370
Total Fat
Saturated Fat
Cholesterol
Sodium
Total Carbohydrate
Dietary Fiber
Total Sugars
Protein
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