Arame Salad with Tofu Garlic Dressing

Ingredients

• 1 ounce Eden Arame, 1/2 package, rinsed, or 1/2 ounce Eden Hiziki, rinsed, soaked 10 minutes in warm water to cover.
• 1 cup red onion, blanched 1 minute
• 1 cup pea pods, blanched 1 minute
• 1/2 cup carrots, julienned, blanched 1 minute
• 1/4 cup celery, sliced thin, blanched 1 minute
• 15-ounce can chickpeas, drained
• Tofu Dressing
• 1 pound organic extra firm tofu, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup water
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped fine
• 2 tbsp fresh chives, chopped fine or green onions
• 1 tsp maple syrup
• 1 1/2 tbsp rice wine vinegar
• 1 tbsp plum vinegar (optional)