Seaweed Pasta Salad

This Seaweed Pasta Salad combines the umami flavors of seaweed with fresh vegetables and a light dressing, making it a refreshing and healthy dish. Perfect for a low-carb meal, it offers a unique twist on traditional pasta salads.

Ingredients

• Konjac noodles - 200 grams
• Dried wakame seaweed - 10 grams
• Cucumber - 1 medium, thinly sliced
• Red bell pepper - 1, diced
• Carrot - 1 small, julienned
• Green onions - 2, chopped
• Rice vinegar - 2 tablespoons
• Soy sauce - 1 tablespoon
• Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
• Sesame seeds - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Soak the dried wakame seaweed in warm water for about 5 minutes until rehydrated, then drain and chop it into bite-sized pieces.
2. Prepare the konjac noodles according to the package instructions, typically rinsing and briefly boiling them, then drain and set aside.
3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the konjac noodles, chopped wakame, cucumber, red bell pepper, carrot, and green onions.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together the rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and black pepper.
5. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
6. Sprinkle sesame seeds on top before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 150
• Protein: 5 g
• Carbs: 10 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 8 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Low in calories and carbohydrates, making it ideal for weight management.
• Rich in fiber and seaweed nutrients, promoting digestive health.

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