Easy Wakame Salad Recipe (Seaweed with Yuzu Dressing)

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  • Prep Time

    4 mins

  • Cook Time

    4 mins

  • Soaking time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    12 mins

  • Servings

    2 cups

  • Calories

    113 kcal

  • Course

    Salad

  • Cuisine

    Japanese

Easy Wakame Salad Recipe (Seaweed with Yuzu Dressing)

Heavenly vegan wakame salad with simple natural seasonings. It’s super nourishing as a side or as part of a well-balanced rice bowl.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • cup dried wakame
  • 2 cups boiling water
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • ¼ cup shallot or red onion, minced
  • 1 teaspoon garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon ginger grated
  • ½ teaspoon ichimi togarashi or gochugaru (optional)
  • 2 scallions thinly sliced
  • 1 ½ teaspoon sugar optional
  • 2 teaspoons tamari
  • 2 teaspoons yuzu juice or rice vinegar

Optional Garnishes:

  • ½ teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
  • 1 teaspoon Furikake
  • 1 scallion thinly sliced
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Instructions

  1. Place the dried wakame in a heatproof bowl and pour the boiling water over it. Let it soak for 5 minutes, or until rehydrated and tender. Drain well, squeezing out excess water, and set aside.
  2. Heat the sesame oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the minced shallot, garlic, and grated ginger. Sauté for 2–3 minutes until fragrant and softened. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine the rehydrated wakame with the sautéed aromatics. Add the ichimi togarashi, sliced scallions, sugar (if using), tamari, and yuzu juice or rice vinegar. Toss until well mixed. Optionally chill the salad for 30 minutes until completely cool.
  4. Transfer the salad to an attractive serving dish. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds, furikake, or additional sliced scallions if desired.

Notes

  • 🌊 Waka-Me Up Before You So-oak:
  • 🌊
  • Soak wakame in hot water for 5–7 minutes to rehydrate fully. Over-soaking can make it mushy, especially if it’s not super fresh.
  • 🥢 Soy Story 2:
  • 🥢
  • Use gluten-free tamari if needed, or shoyu for a deeper umami punch. Regular soy sauce works too—just reduce the amount since it’s saltier.
  • ❄️ Chilbo Baggins:
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  • Chill the salad for 30 minutes or longer to let the flavors intensify. This step is key for a more vibrant, satisfying salad.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 113kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 11g (4%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Sodium 358mg (15%) Potassium 194mg (6%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 332IU (7%) Vitamin C 8mg (9%) Calcium 37mg (4%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2cups

Amount Per Serving

Calories 113 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 113kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 11g 4%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Sodium 358mg 15%
Potassium 194mg 4%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 332IU 7%
Vitamin C 8mg 9%
Calcium 37mg 4%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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