This refreshing Japanese-inspired seaweed salad is light, flavorful, and packed with nutrients. It makes a perfect appetizer or healthy side dish with a delicious balance of savory, tangy, and slightly sweet flavors.
Note: Seaweed is nutritious and can be part of a healthy diet, providing fiber, minerals, and small amounts of omega-3 fatty acids. However, claims that it “burns fat” or directly “regulates digestion” are overstated. No single food causes fat loss—weight loss comes from maintaining a calorie deficit over time.
Prep Time
- Prep: 15 minutes
- Soaking Time: 10 minutes (if using dried wakame)
- Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings
4 servings
Ingredients
For the Salad
- 1 ounce (30 g) dried wakame seaweed (or 4 cups rehydrated)
- 2 teaspoons sesame seeds
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 small red chili, thinly sliced (optional)
For the Dressing
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
