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A refreshing and savory Japanese-inspired salad with rehydrated wakame seaweed, crisp cucumber, and a tangy sesame-ginger dressing. Perfect as a light starter or side dish, and ready in just 15 minutes.
Rehydrate the Wakame (10 minutes)
Prepare the Dressing (2 minutes)
Assemble the Salad (3 minutes)
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A refreshing and savory Japanese-inspired salad with rehydrated wakame seaweed, crisp cucumber, and a tangy sesame-ginger dressing. Perfect as a light starter or side dish, and ready in just 15 minutes.
This japanese recipe takes 15 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 93.94 calories per serving with 2.82g of protein, it's a beginner-friendly recipe perfect for lunch or dinner or side or snack or appetizer.
Garnish and Serve
Toss in some shelled edamame, shredded imitation crab (kani), or small cooked shrimp for a more substantial salad.
Gently fold in some thinly sliced avocado just before serving for a creamy texture.
Add thinly sliced radishes or carrots along with the cucumber for more color and crunch.
Add a few drops of chili oil or a small amount of finely minced red chili to the dressing for more heat.
Seaweed is one of the best natural sources of iodine, a crucial mineral for healthy thyroid function, which regulates metabolism.
Beyond iodine, wakame provides a good source of iron, calcium, magnesium, and folate, as well as vitamins A, C, E, and K.
The fiber in seaweed acts as a prebiotic, feeding the beneficial bacteria in your gut and promoting a healthy digestive system.
This salad is naturally low in calories and fat, making it an excellent choice for weight management and a healthy diet.
Yes, it is very healthy. Seaweed is a fantastic source of essential minerals like iodine, iron, and calcium. The salad is low in calories and fat, and high in fiber, making it a nutritious choice.
A single serving of this seaweed salad (about 1 cup) contains approximately 80-100 calories, depending on the exact ingredients used. It's a light and low-calorie dish.
You can find dried wakame in the international aisle of most large supermarkets, at Asian grocery stores, or online. It is usually sold in sealed bags.
Yes, you can assemble the salad a few hours in advance. Store it covered in the refrigerator. For best results, add the sesame seeds just before serving to keep them crunchy.
Wakame is a type of kelp that is rehydrated from a dried state and has a silky, slightly chewy texture, perfect for salads and soups. Nori is the paper-thin, roasted seaweed used for sushi rolls and has a crispy texture.