Seaweed Salad

Name: Seaweed Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: Handful of dried seaweed, enough for 2 cups when rehydrated; 1 tablespoon rice vinegar; 2 teaspoons sesame oil; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon sugar; 2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds; 1 ounce arame sea vegetables (about 1 1/2 cups dried); 1 1/2 cups thinly sliced purple or green cabbage, roughly chopped into pieces no longer than 3 inches; 1 red or orange bell pepper, chopped; 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onion, sliced on the diagonal; 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro; 1 batch Sesame Dressing; 1 ripe avocado, diced

A refreshing and nutritious Seaweed Salad combining rehydrated seaweed, colorful vegetables, and a tangy sesame dressing. Perfect as a light meal or side dish.

Allergens:Sesame

Details

Author: CuisineSavvy
Cuisine: Japanese
Course: Salad
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Diet: Vegan
Categories:#Vegan #Gluten-Free #Japanese #Salad

Nutritional Values

Seaweed Salad is rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. The inclusion of seaweed provides iodine and omega-3 fatty acids, while the variety of vegetables adds fiber and additional nutrients. The sesame dressing adds healthy fats and a delicious flavor.

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calories	150 kcal	--
Total Fat	10 g	13%
Saturated Fat	1.5 g	8%
Sodium	250 mg	11%
Dietary Fiber	6 g	21%
Total Sugars	3 g	--
Protein	4 g	8%

Instructions

Rehydrate the dried seaweed and arame by soaking them in water for about 10 minutes, then drain and squeeze out excess water.
In a large bowl, combine the rehydrated seaweed, arame, cabbage, bell pepper, green onion, cilantro, and avocado.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the rice vinegar, sesame oil, salt, sugar, and toasted sesame seeds to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well to combine.
Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 15 minutes to let the flavors meld. Enjoy as a light meal or side dish.

Seaweed Salad

A refreshing and nutritious Seaweed Salad combining rehydrated seaweed, colorful vegetables, and a tangy sesame dressing. Perfect as a light meal or side dish.

Ingredients
[ ] Handful of dried seaweed, enough for 2 cups when rehydrated
[ ] 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
[ ] 2 teaspoons sesame oil
[ ] 1/4 teaspoon salt
[ ] 1/4 teaspoon sugar
[ ] 2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds
[ ] 1 ounce arame sea vegetables (about 1 1/2 cups dried)
[ ] 1 1/2 cups thinly sliced purple or green cabbage, roughly chopped into pieces no longer than 3 inches
[ ] 1 red or orange bell pepper, chopped
[ ] 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onion, sliced on the diagonal
[ ] 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro
[ ] 1 batch Sesame Dressing
[ ] 1 ripe avocado, diced

Instructions
[ ] 1. Rehydrate the dried seaweed and arame by soaking them in water for about 10 minutes, then drain and squeeze out excess water.
[ ] 2. In a large bowl, combine the rehydrated seaweed, arame, cabbage, bell pepper, green onion, cilantro, and avocado.
[ ] 3. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the rice vinegar, sesame oil, salt, sugar, and toasted sesame seeds to make the dressing.
[ ] 4. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well to combine.
[ ] 5. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 15 minutes to let the flavors meld. Enjoy as a light meal or side dish.

https://www.cuisinesavvy.com/recipe/seaweed-salad

External Recipes

Seaweed Salad (Health Score: 85)

HealthScore: 85

The health score reflects the high nutrient density of seaweed, vegetables, and healthy fats from sesame seeds and avocado, making it a nutritious and balanced option.