Dulse

Soft and chewy, mild and sweet, a lovely shade of red, this makes a colorful addition to salad and can be eaten as a snack (even dried, it remains soft and pliable). It can also be pan-roasted and served like chips and is good in sandwiches and salads after a brief rinse (it softens so quickly that actual soaking is unnecessary). Added to soups or chowders, it cooks in five minutes or less.