Heart-Healthy Refreshing Seaweed Salad
Elevate your meals with this *Heart-Healthy Refreshing Seaweed Salad*, a vibrant and nutrient-packed dish that’s perfect for anyone seeking a delicious yet nutritious option. This recipe combines rehydrated wakame seaweed with crisp cucumber, sweet carrot, and aromatic green onions, all tied together with a tangy homemade dressing made from low-sodium soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, lemon juice, and a touch of honey. Sprinkled with sesame seeds for added crunch, this salad is brimming with minerals, antioxidants, and fiber, making it ideal for promoting heart health. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, it’s a refreshing appetizer or a light side dish that’s sure to impress. Perfect for anyone looking for a quick, wholesome recipe that combines Asian-inspired flavors with vibrant textures!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup Dried wakame seaweed
- 1 large Cucumber
- 1 medium Carrot
- 2 stalks Green onions
- 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons Low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Honey
Instructions
Start by soaking the dried wakame seaweed in a bowl of cold water for about 10 minutes until it rehydrates and expands. Once done, drain and squeeze out any excess water. Set aside.
Peel the carrot and cut it into thin julienne strips. Slice the cucumber thinly into half-moons and finely chop the green onions.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the rehydrated seaweed, cucumber, carrot, and green onions.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the low-sodium soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, lemon juice, and honey until the mixture is smooth.
Pour the dressing over the seaweed salad and toss everything together gently to ensure that all ingredients are coated with the dressing.
Sprinkle the sesame seeds over the salad for added texture and a nutty flavor.
Serve immediately as a refreshing appetizer or cover and refrigerate for up to 2 hours to enhance the flavors before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
367 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 20.8 g | 27% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.9 g | 14% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2140 mg | 93% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 42.7 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.3 g | 33% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.9 g | ||
| Protein | 13.1 g | 26% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 298 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 5.8 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 1488 mg | 32% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
