Soy-Free Japanese Cucumber Seaweed Salad
Elevate your salad game with this Soy-Free Japanese Cucumber Seaweed Salad, a refreshing and healthy dish that's perfect for any occasion. Featuring crisp, thinly-sliced Japanese cucumbers and tender rehydrated wakame seaweed, this recipe is bursting with textures and umami flavors. The soy-free dressing combines smooth rice vinegar, mirin, tangy lime juice, and a touch of sweetness from agave syrup, enhanced by a subtle nutty hint of sesame oil. Finished with crunchy sesame seeds and a garnish of fresh green onions, this salad is a gluten-free, vegan-friendly delight that takes only 15 minutes to prepare. Serve it chilled for a light, cooling side dish or an appetizer that embraces the essence of Japanese cuisine, minus the soy!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 Japanese cucumbers
- 1 cup Dried wakame seaweed
- 3 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Mirin
- 1 tablespoon Lime juice
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon Agave syrup
- 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 2 stalks Green onions
Instructions
Soak the dried wakame seaweed in a large bowl of warm water for about 10 minutes, or until it expands and becomes tender. Once rehydrated, drain the wakame, squeeze out any excess water, and set aside.
While the wakame is soaking, prepare the cucumbers. Trim the ends and thinly slice the cucumbers into rounds or half-moons, depending on your preference.
In a small bowl, whisk together the rice vinegar, mirin, lime juice, sesame oil, agave syrup, and salt until well combined.
Place the sliced cucumbers, rehydrated wakame seaweed, and dressing into a large mixing bowl. Toss the ingredients gently to coat evenly with the dressing.
Chop the green onions and sprinkle them over the salad along with the sesame seeds.
Chill the salad in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve the salad cold, as a refreshing side dish or a light starter.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
398 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 21.8 g | 28% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.8 g | 14% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3370 mg | 146% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 48.8 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.4 g | 37% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.2 g | ||
| Protein | 11.1 g | 22% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 438 mg | 34% | |
| Iron | 6.6 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 1703 mg | 36% | |
*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.
