Healthy Japanese Wakame Seaweed Salad

Name: Healthy Japanese Wakame Seaweed Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 1 cup dried wakame seaweed; 1 cup cucumber (thinly sliced); 1/4 cup carrot (julienned); 1/4 cup red bell pepper (thinly sliced); 2 tablespoons scallions (sliced); 3 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 tablespoons rice vinegar; 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil; 1 tablespoon honey; 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (toasted); 1 teaspoon fresh ginger (grated); 1/2 teaspoon garlic (minced)

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⏱️ 15m PREP

🔥 0m COOK

👥 4 SERVINGS

⚡ 120 CAL/SERV

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Overview

A refreshing and nutritious salad featuring wakame seaweed, perfect for a light meal or a side dish. Packed with vitamins and minerals, it offers a taste of the sea with a delightful sesame flavor.

Macronutrients per serving

grams

Protein

4.0g 17%

Fat

5.0g 21%

Carbs

15.0g 63%

Rich in nutrients

☀️ Vitamin A

30% DV

Essential for healthy vision

🔺 Iron

15% DV

Important for oxygen transport

🔺 Calcium

10% DV

Vital for bone health

💧 Omega-3

5% DV

Supports heart health

☀️ Vitamin C

25% DV

Supports immune function

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

1 cup dried wakame seaweed
1 cup cucumber thinly sliced
1/4 cup carrot julienned
1/4 cup red bell pepper thinly sliced
2 tablespoons scallions sliced

Dressing Ingredients

3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon sesame seeds toasted
1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
1/2 teaspoon garlic minced

Instructions

1 Place the dried wakame seaweed in a large bowl and cover with warm water. Allow it to soak for 10 minutes until it expands and becomes tender.
2 Once the wakame is rehydrated, drain the seaweed and gently squeeze out excess water.
3 In a separate bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, toasted sesame oil, honey, grated ginger, and minced garlic to prepare the dressing.
4 Add the sliced cucumber, julienned carrot, sliced red bell pepper, and sliced scallions to the drained wakame.
5 Pour the prepared dressing over the seaweed and vegetables. Toss well to combine all ingredients evenly.
6 Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds over the salad for garnish and extra flavor.
7 Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
8 Serve the wakame seaweed salad cold as a refreshing side dish or a light meal.