Low Carb Refreshing Seaweed Salad
Bright, crunchy, and irresistibly satisfying, this Low Carb Refreshing Seaweed Salad is the perfect blend of nutritious ingredients and bold flavors. Bursting with rehydrated wakame seaweed, crisp cucumber, vibrant red bell pepper, and julienned carrot, this salad offers a delightful mix of textures, all tied together with a tangy, umami-rich dressing of soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and fresh lime juice. Finished with a sprinkle of sesame seeds and green onions, it’s the ultimate low-carb dish for a light lunch, appetizer, or side. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, this healthy seaweed salad is a quick and easy option that’s perfect for meal prep or a refreshing addition to any table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Dried seaweed (wakame)
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 1 small Carrot
- 0.5 medium Red bell pepper
- 2 tablespoons Sesame seeds
- 3 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons Sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon Lime juice
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 2 stalks Green onions, sliced
Instructions
In a large bowl, add 1 cup of warm water and 1 cup of dried seaweed (wakame). Let it soak for about 10 minutes until the seaweed rehydrates and expands.
While the seaweed is soaking, peel and julienne the cucumber and carrot, and thinly slice the half red bell pepper.
Once soaked, drain the seaweed thoroughly and gently squeeze out any excess water.
In a separate small bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together 3 tablespoons of rice vinegar, 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, 2 teaspoons of sesame oil, 1 tablespoon of lime juice, 1 minced garlic clove, and 0.5 teaspoon of salt.
In a large salad bowl, combine the rehydrated seaweed, julienned cucumber and carrot, sliced red bell pepper, and green onions.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything together until well combined.
Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of sesame seeds over the salad and gently toss once more.
Refrigerate the salad for at least 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled or at room temperature for a refreshing bite.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1581 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 51.1 g | 66% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.1 g | 40% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 15.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 24180 mg | 1051% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 261.9 g | 95% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 106.8 g | 381% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.2 g | ||
| Protein | 84.4 g | 169% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 3851 mg | 296% | |
| Iron | 58.0 mg | 322% | |
| Potassium | 2091 mg | 44% | |
*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.
