Seafood Salad Spread
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~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~
Seafood Salad Spread…whereas someone may look at this recipe and question the fact that there really isn’t any seafood (tuna, shrimp, fish, etc.Kelps)….I would have to beg to differ, kelp! Kelp is a sea”food” and so darn good for you!
What is kelp?
Kelp is a type of brown-colored seaweed that grows along the ocean shores that can be eaten raw, but it is usually dried and ground into a powder.
Health Benefits of Kelp:
Kelp is high in iodine, potassium, calcium, and other minerals as well as vitamins, especially the B vitamins. The B vitamins among its many functions are well renowned for their ability to combat stress and increase energy levels. Kelp is also known to:
- correct mineral deficiencies.
- A good protective food, valuable in overcoming poor digestion, preventing and overcoming goiter (because it is the richest source of iodine), and rebuilding and maintaining the proper function of all glands.
- Reported to aid in brain development.
- Offsets deficiencies of an inferior diet.
- Kelp helps prevent osteoporosis.
- Beneficial for those suffering from impotence, anemia, and emaciation.
- Helps to detoxify the body.
- Helps to increase metabolism.
- May help in controlling obesity because it dissolves fatty wastes through the skin.
- Seaweed bath helps maintain hormone balance for a more youthful body.
We have a house guest staying with us for about 2 weeks. House guest, goodness that sounds cold. A dear friend of ours is more like it. And bless his heart because in the 2 days that he has been here already, he has eaten and taste tested many raw creations! The good news is that he loves every one of them so far. Today, I made this Seafood Salad Spread and made an open-faced sandwich for the boys to split. They both really loved it. They found it very filling and satisfying.
Ingredients:
yields 2 cups
- 1/2 cup raw sunflower seeds, soaked
- 1/2 cup raw cashews, soaked
- 1/2 cup tomato, diced
- 1/3 cup chopped carrot, (1 medium)
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp Braggs Amino Liquid (Tamari or Nama Shoya)
- 1 Tbsp nutritional yeast
- 2 tsp kelp powder
- 1 tsp coconut oil
- 1 Tbsp chopped white onion
- 1/4 tsp Himalayan pink salt
Preparation:
- Place all of the ingredients listed above in the food processor. Blend until it makes a nice “spread” consistency.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for approx. 3-5 days.
- This spread would be fantastic served on raw breads; spread on raw crackers, used as a veggie dip, rolled up in a wrap and great in making raw Nori rolls!
- As with most raw foods that are blended, the flavors tend to intensify as they sit. So keep this in mind as you taste test.
© AmieSue.com
Tags: Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Refined Sugar Free, Soy Free, Vegan
How long would this last in the fridge?
Hi Carley,
I have stated in the recipe 3-5 days. Have a great weekend, amie sue
Oh! My mistake! Thank you for re stating!
Not a worry :) Enjoy!
Made this and enjoying it with my onion bread…I didn’t have the kelp powder and I am sure it would have enhanced the flavor even more…
I am glad that it turned out regardless. :)
Divine! I had no kelp powder so soaked some dried Arame seaweed. I’ll use it to bind some ‘riced’ cauliflower and make raw nori rolls for dinner tonight!
Perfect…great suggestion Wendy. Thank you for sharing it with me! Have a great weekend. amie sue
I tried making this today, and I absolutely love this! thanks so much for sharing!! looking forward to having this with our toasts and crackers!
Your welcome Szasza… so happy to hear that you liked it. It is such a great spread to have on hand. It can be used to create so many different meals. Thank you for sharing, it means a lot! Have a splendid day, amie sue
I made this Friday put it on some romaine lettuce with sliced tomatoes, avocado slices,and alfafa sprouts it was ummmm ummm good another favorite for the keeper file.
Sounds scrumptious! Thank you for sharing Aliyah :)
This is my all time favorite spread. I take it to work with raw crackers …easiest lunch ever, and yummy!
I love your site – so much good food!
Hello Wendy, thank you for sharing. I am thrilled that you are enjoying is so much. So simple to make yet so satisfying. :) Have a wonderful week, amie sue
Made this for dinner tonight…delicious! I did add extra kelp powder and also some dulse to give it more of a sea flavor. I also added some leftover diced shallot I had from my own recipe of Brussels sprout and apple slaw, which I used as a topping for the spread in Romaine leaves! YUMMY! Will be a go-to recipe for sure! <3
Sounds delightful Beth. Thank you so much for sharing your experience. :) This recipe is a wonderful staple to have on hand for sure. Blessings, amie sue
I also used the left over spread as a filling in my zucchini rawvioli today and they were delicious!!!
No fair… your making me hungry right before bed. hehe
Great recipe Amie Sue as always. I made it tonight exactly according to your recipe, it turned out to taste as real tuna pate, but so more sophisticated, milder. I just love it. I was looking for some good spread that would not be too heavy, but tasty and fulfilling to bring it at work with some veggies and crackers. This is it. Thank you so much, this is literally life saver.
Thank you and you are welcome Leya. Happy to hear that you enjoyed the recipe. I love the fact that you can adjust the flavors to make it taste either mild or strong on “fish” flavor. I like it mild, Bob likes it strong… can’t accommodate people that easily with real tuna. hehe Thanks so much for sharing. Enjoy and have a blessed day, amie sue