Seaweed Salad with Sesame Dressing

A refreshing and healthy seaweed salad with a tangy sesame dressing. Perfect as a light side dish or appetizer.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Total Time

15 minutes

Calories

175 kcal

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

0 items

Cost

£0.90/serving

Season:

☀️ Summer

Meal Type:

Lunch•Salad•Side Dish•Appetiser

Cuisine:

Asian

Dietary:

Gluten-Free

Mood:

Healthy

Ingredients

Servings

1ounceDried Wakame Seaweed(Rehydrated)

£2.50

3tablespoonsRice Vinegar

£0.25

2tablespoonsSoy Sauce(Low Sodium)

£0.15

1tablespoonSesame Oil

£0.30

1tablespoonGranulated Sugar(Or honey)

£0.02

1teaspoonGinger(Grated)

£0.10

1cloveGarlic(Minced)

£0.05

1tablespoonToasted Sesame Seeds(For garnish)

£0.20

0.3teaspoonRed Pepper Flakes(Optional, for spice)

£0.03

Total Cost

£3.60

£0.90 per serving

Instructions

1.
Rehydrate the dried wakame seaweed according to package directions. This usually involves soaking it in cold water for about 5-10 minutes until it expands. Drain well and gently squeeze out any excess water.
2.
Cut the rehydrated seaweed into bite-sized pieces if necessary.
3.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, grated ginger, and minced garlic.
4.
Add the seaweed to the dressing and toss gently to coat evenly.
5.
Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. You can refrigerate it for longer, up to a few hours, for a more intense flavor.
6.
Before serving, garnish with toasted sesame seeds and red pepper flakes (if using).

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Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (45g)

175 kcal / 732 kJ

Carbs

16g

6% of RDA

Fat

11g

16% of RDA

Protein

8% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

2 g

7% of RDA

Sugar

11 g

12% of RDA

Sodium

850 mg

37% of RDA

Saturated Fat

1.5 g

8% of RDA

Chef's Tips

Adjust the sweetness and tanginess of the dressing to your liking by adding more sugar or rice vinegar.

For a richer flavor, use dark sesame oil.

If you can't find wakame seaweed, you can use other types of seaweed like kelp or nori sheets (cut into thin strips).

For a more substantial salad, add julienned carrots, cucumber, or daikon radish.

Make sure to drain the seaweed very well to prevent the salad from becoming watery.

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Seaweed Salad with Sesame Dressing

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