Wakame Seaweed Salad
Elevate your appetizer game with this refreshing Wakame Seaweed Salad, a delightful blend of bold umami flavors and crisp textures. This Japanese-inspired dish features tender rehydrated wakame seaweed tossed in a tangy dressing made with soy sauce, rice vinegar, and nutty sesame oil, balanced by a hint of sweetness from sugar and aromatic notes of fresh ginger and garlic. Topped with crunchy toasted sesame seeds, vibrant scallions, and a touch of heat from red chili flakes, this nutrient-packed salad is as healthy as it is delicious. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s the perfect light side dish or starter for your next meal. Whether served chilled or at room temperature, this seaweed salad will transport your taste buds straight to the shores of Japan!
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Ingredients
- 20 grams dried wakame seaweed
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 unit garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
- 2 units scallions, thinly sliced
- 0.5 teaspoon red chili flakes
Directions
Step 1
Begin by soaking the dried wakame seaweed in a bowl of warm water for about 10 minutes or until it has fully rehydrated and expanded.
Step 2
Once the wakame is hydrated, drain it thoroughly and gently squeeze out any excess water using your hands. Give it a rough chop into bite-sized pieces if needed.
Step 3
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, sugar, minced garlic, and grated ginger until the sugar is dissolved.
Step 4
In a large bowl, combine the rehydrated and chopped wakame seaweed with the dressing, ensuring every piece is well-coated.
Step 5
Sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds, sliced scallions, and red chili flakes over the salad, then toss lightly to combine all the flavors.
Step 6
Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning, adding more soy sauce for saltiness or rice vinegar for tang, if desired.
Step 7
Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together before serving.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (142.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 224.6 |
| Total Fat 18.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 2.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 5.9g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1332.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 13.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 5.4g | |
| Protein 5.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 132.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 2.4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 366.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories