Low Fat Refreshing Seaweed Salad

Brighten up your table with this Low Fat Refreshing Seaweed Salad, a nutrient-packed, flavor-forward dish perfect for healthy eating enthusiasts. Featuring tender, rehydrated wakame seaweed paired with crisp julienned cucumber and carrot, this salad is both light and satisfying. The vibrant dressing—made with rice vinegar, low sodium soy sauce, sesame oil, lime juice, and a hint of freshly grated ginger—brings layers of tangy, umami goodness, balanced by a touch of honey and a kick of red chili flakes. Finished with toasted sesame seeds and fresh green onions, this quick and easy recipe (ready in just 15 minutes!) is a perfect low-calorie, no-cook side dish or appetizer that’s sure to refresh your palate. Ideal for those seeking healthy, Asian-inspired dishes, this salad is a crowd-pleasing blend of textures and bold, refreshing flavors.

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 25 grams Dried wakame seaweed
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 1 small Carrot
• 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Low sodium soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon Lime juice
• 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger
• 1 tablespoon Toasted sesame seeds
• 2 stalks Green onions
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 0.5 teaspoon Red chili flakes

Directions

Step 1

Place the dried wakame seaweed in a bowl and cover with warm water. Let it soak for about 10 minutes until it rehydrates and expands. Drain well and squeeze out excess water.

Step 2

While the seaweed is soaking, peel and julienne the cucumber and carrot into thin matchsticks.

Step 3

In a small bowl, combine the rice vinegar, low sodium soy sauce, sesame oil, lime juice, freshly grated ginger, honey, and red chili flakes. Whisk together until the honey is dissolved and the dressing is well combined.

Step 4

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

Step 5

Pour the dressing over the seaweed and vegetables, and toss well to ensure everything is evenly coated.

Step 6

Chop the green onions and sprinkle them along with the toasted sesame seeds over the salad.

Step 7

Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 8

Serve the seaweed salad chilled as a refreshing side dish or appetizer.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(412.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	272.8

Total Fat 18.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 2.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.9g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 833.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 27.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 5.3g	0%
Total Sugars 12.4g
Protein 5.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 182.9mg	0%
Iron 3.0mg	0%
Potassium 761.8mg	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: 55.2%

Protein: 8.0%

Carbs: 36.8%