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Easy Seaweed Salad Recipe (Wakame)

This seaweed salad recipe is packed with nutrients, has a delightful chewy texture, and works beautifully as one of your go-to side dishes, in poke bowls, alongside sushi rolls, or even with miso soup.
Course Salad
Cuisine Asian
Keyword carbs in seaweed salad, seaweed salad recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 70kcal
Author Cindy Newland with Intentionally Eat

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup dried wakame seaweed
  • 2 Tbsp soy sauce or coconut aminos
  • 1 Tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 Tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp sesame seeds
  • 1 tsp ginger powder
  • 1 tsp miso paste
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes

Optional

Instructions

  • Step 1: Soak the Seaweed: Place it in a large bowl and cover with warm water (or room temperature water). Let it soak for about 10 minutes until it becomes a leafy green with a chewy texture.
  • Step 2: Make the Dressing: In a medium bowl, add soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, ginger, red pepper flakes, miso paste, and optional chili oil and whisk together.
  • Step 3: Drain, Toss, & Serve: Drain the seaweed and gently squeeze out excess water. Add the drained wakame to the dressing. Sprinkle in sesame seeds, green onions, and toss gently to coat every strand.
    Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for up to 3 days. 

Notes

      • Nutritional Information is only an estimate. The accuracy of this recipe may differ depending on the ingredients you use. While exact values vary depending on your amount of seaweed and dressing, wakame is low in calories but high in minerals, especially iodine, magnesium, and calcium. It also provides amino acids, making it a great option for plant-based eaters.
Tips, Variations, and Serving Ideas
 
  • Seaweed salad mix: Some Asian grocery stores and Japanese markets sell blends of different types of seaweeds for variety.
  • Seaweed soup: If you have a lot of seaweed, save some for a quick seaweed soup with vegetable broth.
  • Extra flavor: Add a little bit of miso, sriracha, or tomato paste to the dressing.
  • Storage tip: Always use an airtight container to preserve freshness.
If you love this recipe, you'll love this Baked Sushi Roll Recipe.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 70kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 4g | Fiber: 3g