A melange of mermaidy salads

Mermaid Salad #1 

A quinoa and avocado salad, flavored with sea salt and turmeric and accented with toasted sesame oil and sea vegetables. 

Ingredients 

Set of 4 mermaid napkin rings

• 1/4 cup of arame 
• 1/4 cup walkame 
• 1 1/2 cups filtered water 
• 1 ripe avocado 
• 1 tablespoon organic lemon juice 
• 1 cup dry quinoa grain 
• 2 cups water 
• 3 tablespoons toasted sesame oil 
• 1 tablespoon Braggs Liquid Aminos 
• 1 teaspoon turmeric  
• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt 
• cayenne pepper to taste 

Directions 

1. Soak arame and walkame in filtered water for 20 minutes or until the seaweed is fully hydrated; set aside. 
2. Slice avocado into 1-inch cubes and marinate in lemon juice. 
3. Place 2 cups water and 1 cup quinoa in medium sauce pan. Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer on low for 15 minutes. 
4. After quinoa is cooked, place immediately in a serving bowl. 
5. Mix in toasted sesame seed oil, Braggs Liquid Aminos, tumeric, salt, cayenne; set aside. 
6. Drain arame and wakame through a strainer and press out any remaining liquid. Add to quinoa and lightly toss. 
7. Stir in marinated avocado and serve warm. 

May be served chilled. Yield: Eight, 1/2 cup servings.
[source: KellyKeogh]

Mermaid Salad #2
Minutes to Prepare: 10 Minutes to Cook: 30 Number of Servings: 12

Pewter Mermaid Salad Set 
approx $95 on Amazon and eBay
shown here from CanadianListed

Ingredients 

• 3 C Macaroni -- cooked 
• 1 C Crabmeat 
• 2 C Frozen cooked Shrimp 
•  1 C Celery -- diced 
• 1 C Red Bell Pepper Diced 
• 3 Med Dill Pickle, diced 
• 1 Tsp Dill Pickle Brine 
• 1/4 C Sweet Pickle Slices, diced 
• 1 Tsp Sweet Pickle Juice 
• 1 1/2 C low-fat Mayonnaise 
• 1 Tsp Prepared Mustard -- with seeds 
• 1 Tsp Prepared Horseradish 
• 1 Tsp sea salt 
• 1/4 Tsp pepper, white 

Directions 
Cook elbow macaroni till tender, rinse in cold water and drain. Add all the above ingredients, combine and refridgerate for several hours before serving.
[source: SparkPeople user OKANOG]

Mermaid Plate on Etsy

Mermaid Salad #3 
Or more correctly, 'The Magical Mermaid Salad' 

Ingredients & Directions 

1. Soak Wakame seaweed (from the Korean grocery or health food store) in enough cold water to cover it. 
2. While the seaweed soaks, chop cucumber, red onion, red pepper, artichoke hearts, and avocado. 
3. Drain the seaweed and mix all the ingredients together. 
4. Add lemon juice, sesame oil, and sea salt to taste.

[source: Rachel Rosen 'Fitness Superstar']

World Market Mermaid Plates - $5.98 for set of 2

Mermaid Salad #4 

Ingredients 

• 1 - 16oz box of shell pasta 
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise 
• 1/2 cup sour cream 
• 1 - 16oz package of crab meat 
• 3 stalks celery 
• 3 tsp. lemon juice 
• 1 tsp. celery salt 
• 1 tsp. onion powder 
• 2 tsp. garlic powder 
• 1 tbsp. Mrs. Dash table blend salt and pepper to taste

No directions given, but mermaids are smart and can figure it all out
[source: DworianynLovenest]

Mermaid Salad #5

Gorgeous handcrafted ceramics by Summerland Cottage Studio

Ingredients 

• 2 (12 ounce) packages imitation crabmeat 
• 1 cup chopped green pepper 
• 1/2 cup finely chopped parsley 
• 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise 
• 1 cup chopped celery 
• 1/2 cup chopped green onion 
• 1/4 cup wine vinegar 

Directions 

1. Combine crab flakes with vegetables. 
2. Stir vinegar into mayo. 
3. Add to crab mixture. 
4. Chill.   

[source: Food Network]

Mermaid Bottle Stopper $22 from Artfully Adorned

Mermaid Salad #6

Ingredients 

• 16 oz Small Shell Pasta 
• 1 pkg. imitation crab meat 
• 2 1/4 cup mayo 
• 1 cup of milk 
• 1/2 cup sugar 
• 4 green onions 
• 1 sm. bottle of capers (optional, but recommended) 
• 1 green pepper diced small bits 
• 2-3 celery stalks diced small bits 
• 1 tsp salt 
• 1 tsp dill weed 
• pepper to taste 

Directions 

• Boil Shells as directed on box or package. 
• Thaw crab if frozen. In large size bowl put cooked, drained shells. 
• Add mayo blending well throughout pasta. 
• Add milk, sugar, salt and again stir well. 
• Add green pepper, onion, celery, capers and seasonings - mix all well and chill in fridge prior to serving. 

[source: PartyTimeBaby.com]

Bonus Seaweed Salad

recipe & image from from alexpicotannand.com

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup (about 10 g) dried wakame
• 1 Tbsp lemon or lime juice
• 1 Tbsp honey
• 2 tsp toasted sesame seed oil
• 2 tsp blonde/white miso paste
• 1-2 Tbsp sesame seeds
• dash of cayenne (optional)

Directions

1. Soak dried seaweed in 1 cup of cold water for about 10 minutes
2. While seaweed is soaking, prepare the dressing: whisk lemon juice, honey, oil, and miso together until smooth
3. Drain seaweed and squeeze out excess water with hands. This soak water is also extremely nutritious, so if you can find a way to incorporate it into a soup, salad dressing, or just drink it straight, power to you!
4. Add dressing to seaweed, and toss. Garnish with sesame seeds, and a dash of cayenne. A bit of grated ginger, minced garlic, or chopped green onion is also yummy. Serves 2 as a small appetizer, or 1 seaweed lover.