Nut-Free Refreshing Seaweed Salad
Elevate your side dish game with this Nut-Free Refreshing Seaweed Salad, a vibrant blend of rehydrated wakame seaweed, crisp cucumber, julienned carrot, and scallions, dressed in a tangy, umami-packed mixture of rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and freshly grated ginger. Perfectly complemented by toasted sesame seeds, this salad delivers a delightful harmony of textures and flavors without nuts, making it allergy-friendly and highly versatile. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, it’s an ideal choice for light meals or as a refreshing side dish to pair with sushi, grilled entrees, or Asian-inspired mains. Serve it chilled for an even bolder fusion of flavors!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup dried wakame seaweed
- 1 medium cucumber
- 1 small carrot
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
- 1 stalk green onion, thinly sliced
Instructions
Place 1 cup of dried wakame seaweed in a bowl and cover with warm water. Let it soak for 10 minutes until fully rehydrated and tender.
While the seaweed is soaking, peel the cucumber, slice it in half lengthwise, and remove the seeds. Cut into thin half-moons and set aside.
Peel the carrot and julienne it into thin strips. Set aside along with the cucumber.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, 2 teaspoons of sesame oil, 1 teaspoon of sugar, and 1 teaspoon of grated ginger until the sugar has dissolved.
Once the seaweed is rehydrated, drain and gently squeeze out excess water. Place the seaweed in a large salad bowl.
Add the sliced cucumber, julienned carrot, and thinly sliced green onion to the bowl with the seaweed.
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to combine and ensure all the ingredients are well-coated.
Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of toasted sesame seeds over the top for added texture and flavor.
Serve immediately as a refreshing side dish or allow it to chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes for the flavors to meld further before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
479 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 34.4 g | 44% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.5 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2787 mg | 121% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 42.0 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.4 g | 41% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.3 g | ||
| Protein | 12.2 g | 24% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 510 mg | 39% | |
| Iron | 7.2 mg | 40% | |
| Potassium | 1825 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.
