Low Fat Japanese Cucumber Seaweed Salad
Discover the perfect harmony of freshness and umami with this Low Fat Japanese Cucumber Seaweed Salad! This light and refreshing dish features crunchy, thinly sliced Japanese cucumbers paired with delicate wakame seaweed, creating a nutrient-packed salad that's bursting with flavor. A tangy dressing of rice vinegar, low-sodium soy sauce, mirin, sesame oil, and a hint of sugar adds depth, while toasted sesame seeds provide an irresistible nutty finish. Ready in just 15 minutes, this quick and easy recipe is low-fat, vegan-friendly, and ideal as a healthy side dish or appetizer for any occasion. Whether you're hosting guests or craving a simple yet elegant meal, this Japanese-inspired salad is a delicious taste of tradition with a modern twist!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon Dried wakame seaweed
- 2 medium Japanese cucumber
- 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Low sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Mirin
- 0.5 teaspoon Sesame oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Sesame seeds
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
Soak the dried wakame seaweed in a bowl of cold water for 5 minutes, or until softened. Drain well and squeeze out the excess water. Set aside.
Slice the Japanese cucumbers thinly, ideally using a mandoline slicer for uniformity. Place the cucumber slices in a colander and sprinkle them with salt. Let it sit for about 5 minutes to draw out excess moisture. Rinse under cold water and pat dry with a paper towel.
In a small bowl, combine the rice vinegar, soy sauce, mirin, sesame oil, and sugar. Whisk until the sugar is completely dissolved.
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the prepared cucumbers, rehydrated wakame, and the dressing. Toss well to ensure everything is evenly coated.
Transfer the salad to a serving bowl and sprinkle with sesame seeds before serving.
Serve immediately as a refreshing side dish or appetizer.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
236 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 9.6 g | 12% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.5 g | 8% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1327 mg | 58% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 34.5 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.4 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.3 g | ||
| Protein | 6.4 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 214 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 3.9 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 1851 mg | 39% | |
*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.
