Keto Chuka Wakame Salad
Delight your taste buds with this vibrant and refreshing Keto Chuka Wakame Salad—a low-carb twist on the classic Japanese seaweed salad. This recipe features tender rehydrated wakame seaweed, crisp cucumber slices, and scallions, all tossed in a tangy, umami-packed dressing made with sesame oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, and a hint of sweetness from erythritol. The toasted sesame seeds provide a nutty crunch, while fresh ginger and red pepper flakes add a zesty kick. Perfect as a light appetizer or side dish, this keto-friendly salad is ready in just 20 minutes, making it an easy, healthy option for your next meal. Bursting with flavor and rich in nutrients, it’s an ideal choice for those seeking a guilt-free, Japanese-inspired culinary experience. Serve chilled and enjoy!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 30 grams Dried wakame seaweed
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 2 stalks Scallion
- 2 tablespoons Sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Toasted sesame seeds
- 1 teaspoon Erythritol sweetener
- 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger
- 0.5 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
Soak the dried wakame seaweed in a bowl of warm water for about 10 minutes or until it becomes tender and expands significantly.
While the seaweed is soaking, peel the cucumber and slice it into thin rounds. If desired, slices can be halved for smaller cucumber bite-sized pieces.
Trim and finely slice the scallions, using both the white and green parts.
In a small bowl, whisk together the sesame oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, erythritol sweetener, grated ginger, and crushed red pepper flakes to create the dressing.
Once the wakame seaweed is rehydrated, drain and gently squeeze out excess water. Chop into bite-sized pieces for easier consumption, if necessary.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the rehydrated wakame seaweed, sliced cucumber, and scallions.
Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to ensure even coating.
Let the salad chill in the refrigerator for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld completely.
Just before serving, sprinkle toasted sesame seeds over the top for added crunch and flavor. Serve chilled.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
353 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 32.2 g | 41% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.5 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 846 mg | 37% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 19.5 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.8 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.6 g | ||
| Protein | 5.5 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 185 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 2.8 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 620 mg | 13% | |
*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.
