Seaweed Salad With Sesame Dressing
Seaweed Salad with Sesame Dressing is a refreshing and nutritious dish that originates from the Commander Islands cuisine. This salad is packed with umami flavors and is perfect for a light and healthy meal.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup dried wakame seaweed
- 1/4 cup dried hijiki seaweed
- 1/4 cup dried arame seaweed
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Soak the wakame, hijiki, and arame seaweed in separate bowls of water for 10 minutes, then drain.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, grated ginger, and sesame seeds to make the dressing.
- In a large bowl, combine the soaked seaweed and sliced green onions.
- Pour the dressing over the seaweed and toss to coat evenly.
- Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 15 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 0 minutes
- Total time:
- 15 minutes
- Cooking method
- No cooking required
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 150 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 10g
- Protein
- 5g
- Fat
- 10g
Supplies
Large bowl Small bowls
Tools
Whisk Knife Cutting board
Serving suggestions
Serve the Seaweed Salad with Sesame Dressing as a side dish with grilled fish or enjoy it on its own as a light lunch.
Tips & tricks
For added crunch, sprinkle some toasted sesame seeds or crushed nuts on top of the salad before serving.
Cost
$10