Heart-Healthy Refreshing Seaweed Salad

Elevate your appetizer game with this Heart-Healthy Refreshing Seaweed Salad, the perfect blend of nutrient-rich ingredients and bold, tangy flavors. Featuring rehydrated wakame seaweed, crisp cucumber, vibrant carrot julienne, and a hint of green onions, this salad delivers a refreshing crunch in every bite. The zesty dressing, made with low-sodium soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, lemon juice, and a touch of honey, offers the perfect balance of savory and sweet, while toasted sesame seeds add a delightful nutty finish. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, this salad makes a light-yet-satisfying side dish or appetizer that’s packed with antioxidants, fiber, and heart-healthy nutrients. Serve it fresh or chilled to let the flavors fully develop—either way, it’s a deliciously nourishing addition to any meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup Dried wakame seaweed
• 1 large Cucumber
• 1 medium Carrot
• 2 stalks Green onions
• 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds
• 2 tablespoons Low-sodium soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Honey

Directions

Step 1

Start by soaking the dried wakame seaweed in a bowl of cold water for about 10 minutes until it rehydrates and expands. Once done, drain and squeeze out any excess water. Set aside.

Step 2

Peel the carrot and cut it into thin julienne strips. Slice the cucumber thinly into half-moons and finely chop the green onions.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the rehydrated seaweed, cucumber, carrot, and green onions.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, whisk together the low-sodium soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, lemon juice, and honey until the mixture is smooth.

Step 5

Pour the dressing over the seaweed salad and toss everything together gently to ensure that all ingredients are coated with the dressing.

Step 6

Sprinkle the sesame seeds over the salad for added texture and a nutty flavor.

Step 7

Serve immediately as a refreshing appetizer or cover and refrigerate for up to 2 hours to enhance the flavors before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(719.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	366.7

Total Fat 20.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 2.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2140.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 42.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.3g	0%
Total Sugars 16.9g
Protein 13.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 297.5mg	0%
Iron 5.8mg	0%
Potassium 1488.2mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 45.6%

Protein: 12.8%

Carbs: 41.6%