Seaweed Salad

This vibrant seaweed salad is a refreshing and healthy dish that combines the umami flavors of seaweed with a zesty sesame dressing. Perfect as a light appetizer or side dish, it brings a taste of the ocean right to your table.

Ingredients

• Dried wakame seaweed - 15 grams
• Cucumber - 1 medium, thinly sliced
• Carrot - 1 small, julienned
• Green onions - 2, sliced
• Sesame seeds - 1 tablespoon, toasted
• Soy sauce - 1 tablespoon
• Rice vinegar - 1 tablespoon
• Sesame oil - 1 teaspoon
• Honey - 1 teaspoon
• Fresh ginger - 1 teaspoon, grated
• Salt - to taste

Steps

1. Soak the dried wakame seaweed in warm water for 10 minutes until it expands and becomes tender. Drain and squeeze out excess water.
2. In a large bowl, combine the soaked wakame, sliced cucumber, julienned carrot, and sliced green onions.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, grated ginger, and salt to create the dressing.
4. Pour the dressing over the seaweed salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
5. Sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds on top before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 120
• Protein: 3 g
• Carbs: 12 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 7 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins and minerals, particularly iodine and calcium.
• May support digestive health due to its fiber content.

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