Soak arame in 1 cup of cold water for 5 minutes. Drain the water. Put arame in a mixing bowl. Add the chopped vegetables, oil, umeboshi, and rice vinegar. Stir all the ingredients together, taste and adjust the seasonings if necessary.
Steamed beets are wonderful in arame salads.
See Ruby Red Salad on the next page for recipe. Try fresh garden peas, mustard greens and radishes in arame salads. Fresh chopped scallions, and red onions are also great in arame salads. You can add mirin for a sweeter dressing. The marriage of basil and cilantro creates a sensational dressing for fresh green vegetable salads, cooked grains and pasta.