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.
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
- In a large bowl, combine the chopped seaweeds, cucumber, carrot, red bell pepper, and green onions.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds over the salad.
- In a small bowl, whisk together rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, agave nectar, garlic, and ginger to make the dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat evenly.
- 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