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Seaweed Salad Recipe

This healthy Seaweed Salad is refreshing, delicious, and super easy to prepare. Made of dried wakame, sesame seeds, and a simple dressing, this Japanese salad recipe is made from scratch and loaded with great nutrients. Serve with cherry tomatoes and green leafy vegetables for a low-carb lunch or dinner!

Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 44 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Japanese

Ingredients

For the Salad
  • 1 oz dried seaweed (wakame)
For the Dressing
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons mirin
  • 1/2 tablespoon sugar
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds divided
  • salt to taste
  • 1 green onion chopped

Instructions

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  1. Place the dried seaweed in a large mixing bowl. Add cold water and soak for 8-10 minutes.
  2. In the meantime, add soy sauce, rice vinegar, mirin, salt, sugar, and sesame oil in a medium mixing bowl. Mix well.
  3. Add 1 teaspoon sesame seeds and half of the chopped green onions to the dressing.
  4. Drain the water and squeeze the rehydrated seaweed with your hands to remove excess water.
  5. Add the seaweed to the mixing bowl, and pour the dressing on top. Toss to coat evenly. Add more salt or other seasonings if needed.
  6. Sprinkle more sesame seeds and chopped onions. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

  • Make sure to squeeze the water out of your seaweed, so you don’t end up with a watery dressing.

Nutrition Information

Calories 44kcal (2%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 584mg (24%) Potassium 36mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 56IU (1%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 25mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 44

% Daily Value*

Calories 44kcal 2%
Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 584mg 24%
Potassium 36mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 56IU 1%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 25mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

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