Sark Seaweed Salad

Sark Seaweed Salad is a refreshing and nutritious dish inspired by the coastal cuisine of the Channel Islands. This salad features a variety of locally foraged seaweeds, creating a unique and flavorful experience.

Sark Seaweed Salad

Ingredients

  • Assorted seaweeds (kelp, dulse, nori, etc.): 4 cups, washed and chopped
  • Cucumber: 1, thinly sliced
  • Carrot: 1, julienned
  • Red bell pepper: 1, thinly sliced
  • Green onions: 4, chopped
  • Sesame seeds: 2 tbsp
  • Rice vinegar: 1/4 cup
  • Soy sauce: 2 tbsp
  • Sesame oil: 1 tbsp
  • Agave nectar: 1 tbsp
  • Garlic: 2 cloves, minced
  • Ginger: 1 tsp, grated

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the chopped seaweeds, cucumber, carrot, red bell pepper, and green onions.
  2. Sprinkle sesame seeds over the salad.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, agave nectar, garlic, and ginger to make the dressing.
  4. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat evenly.
  5. Chill the salad in the refrigerator for 10 minutes before serving.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
0 minutes
Total time:
20 minutes
Cooking method
No cooking required

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
120 per serving
Carbohydrates
15g
Protein
8g
Fat
5g

Supplies

Large mixing bowl Small mixing bowl Whisk

Tools

Knife Cutting board Grater

Serving suggestions

Serve the Sark Seaweed Salad as a refreshing side dish with grilled fish or sushi.

Tips & tricks

Foraging for seaweed can be a fun and sustainable activity, but be sure to do so responsibly and safely. If you're not familiar with seaweed foraging, consider purchasing seaweed from a trusted source.

Cost

$15