Seaweed Salad
Dive into the flavors of the ocean with this vibrant and healthy Seaweed Salad recipe! Featuring nutrient-packed wakame seaweed, this dish is elevated with a savory-sweet sesame dressing made from soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and a hint of ginger and garlic. Garnished with toasted sesame seeds, fresh green onions, and optional red pepper flakes for a spicy kick, this salad is both refreshing and nutrient-rich. Perfect as an appetizer, side dish, or light meal, it requires just 15 minutes of prep time and no cooking, making it an effortless choice for busy days. Best of all, it’s easily adaptable to vegan diets with a simple swap of honey for agave syrup. Add this umami-packed seaweed salad to your table for a unique, satisfying, and deliciously healthy dish!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 30 grams Dried wakame seaweed
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 1.5 tablespoons Sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon Honey (or agave syrup for vegan option)
- 1 teaspoon Grated fresh ginger
- 1 Garlic clove, finely minced
- 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds (toasted)
- 1 stalk Green onions, thinly sliced
- 0.5 teaspoon Red pepper flakes (optional, for spice)
Instructions
Place the dried wakame seaweed in a large bowl and cover with cold water. Let it soak for 10 minutes, or until the seaweed has fully rehydrated and expanded.
Once rehydrated, drain the seaweed in a colander and rinse it with cold water. Squeeze out any excess water gently with your hands.
Chop the rehydrated seaweed into bite-sized pieces, if not already pre-cut. Set aside.
In a mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey (or agave syrup), grated ginger, and minced garlic to create the dressing.
Add the prepared seaweed to the mixing bowl with the dressing. Toss well to coat the seaweed evenly.
Garnish the salad with toasted sesame seeds, green onions, and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes if desired for heat.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. Enjoy your seaweed salad as a healthy appetizer or side dish!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
316 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 27.1 g | 35% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.8 g | 19% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1418 mg | 62% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 15.2 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.4 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.7 g | ||
| Protein | 6.4 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 128 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 356 mg | 8% | |
*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.
