Low Fat Japanese Cucumber Seaweed Salad
Elevate your side dish game with this Low Fat Japanese Cucumber Seaweed Salad, a refreshing and light recipe that effortlessly blends traditional Japanese flavors with a healthy twist. Crisp, thinly sliced Japanese cucumbers meet tender rehydrated wakame seaweed, all tossed in a tangy yet subtly sweet dressing made with rice vinegar, low-sodium soy sauce, mirin, and just a hint of sesame oil for depth. Finished with a sprinkle of nutty sesame seeds, this salad is perfect as an appetizer or a chilled side dish to complement sushi, grilled fish, or noodle dishes. Ready in just 15 minutes and low in calories, it’s an easy, vibrant addition to any meal that celebrates fresh ingredients and bold, umami-packed flavors.
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon Dried wakame seaweed
- 2 medium Japanese cucumber
- 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Low sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Mirin
- 0.5 teaspoon Sesame oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Sesame seeds
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
Directions
Step 1
Soak the dried wakame seaweed in a bowl of cold water for 5 minutes, or until softened. Drain well and squeeze out the excess water. Set aside.
Step 2
Slice the Japanese cucumbers thinly, ideally using a mandoline slicer for uniformity. Place the cucumber slices in a colander and sprinkle them with salt. Let it sit for about 5 minutes to draw out excess moisture. Rinse under cold water and pat dry with a paper towel.
Step 3
In a small bowl, combine the rice vinegar, soy sauce, mirin, sesame oil, and sugar. Whisk until the sugar is completely dissolved.
Step 4
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the prepared cucumbers, rehydrated wakame, and the dressing. Toss well to ensure everything is evenly coated.
Step 5
Transfer the salad to a serving bowl and sprinkle with sesame seeds before serving.
Step 6
Serve immediately as a refreshing side dish or appetizer.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (689.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 235.5 |
| Total Fat 9.6g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 1.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 3.6g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1327.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 34.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 20.3g | |
| Protein 6.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 214.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 3.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1850.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories