SEAWEED SALAD

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Seaweed comes in many forms, and is used extensively in Japanese cuisine. Most of us are familiar with the pressed sheets of nori that are wrapped around sushi, and kombu, the dark green algae that is simmered to make classic dashi broth. Japanese groceries have a dizzying array of salt-packed specialty varieties, but many supermarkets and health-food stores sell packages of dried seaweed, which may be the most user-friendly. Two types that are commonly available are reddish-purple dulse and bright green wakame. Both simply need bathing in cold water for a few minutes to soften and ready them for use. Once soaked and drained, the seaweed is tossed with a simple traditional dressing of sesame oil with ginger and soy. My version makes a fine vegetarian meal, with thin slices of carrot, radish, cucumber and daikon, along with avocado, green onion, pumpkin seeds and sesame seeds.

Provided by David Tanis

Categories     quick, salads and dressings

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 ounce dried red dulse seaweed
1 ounce dried green wakame seaweed
2 tablespoons rice-wine vinegar
2 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons grated ginger
1/2 teaspoon wasabi powder
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon roasted sesame oil
Juice of 1 lime
Sea salt, to taste
1 small carrot, peeled and sliced paper-thin
4 red radishes, thinly sliced
2 ounces daikon radish, peeled and thinly sliced
1 small cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced
1 firm-ripe avocado, sliced
1 teaspoon toasted white sesame seeds
1 teaspoon toasted black sesame seeds
2 teaspoons toasted pumpkin seeds
4 green onions, slivered

Steps:

  • Put the dulse and wakame in a large bowl and cover with cold water. Let soak 5 to 10 minutes, until softened. Drain in a colander, pat dry and place in a serving bowl.
  • To make the dressing, whisk together the rice vinegar, sugar, ginger, wasabi powder, soy sauce and sesame oil in a small bowl.
  • Spoon half the dressing over the seaweed, add the lime juice and toss gently. Taste and add a small amount of salt if necessary. Surround the salad with the carrot, radish, daikon, cucumber and avocado. Season them lightly with salt and drizzle with the remaining dressing.
  • Sprinkle the salad with the white and black sesame seeds, pumpkin seeds and green onions.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 170, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 463 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Chaconda Omarion2004
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This salad is a bit bland for my taste.


Visa4u Consultancy
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I'll definitely be making this salad again. It's so easy and delicious!


Elea Hijazeen
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This salad is a great option for a light and healthy lunch.


MD Mahir Islam
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I'm not sure what I was expecting, but this salad was not it. It was just okay.


Meesam Haider
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


md rubelhossain
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I'm not a big fan of seaweed, but I thought this salad was pretty good.


Mari Doubell
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover rice.


Destiny Lynn
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I think this salad would be even better if it was served chilled.


Precious Katongo
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This salad is a good source of iodine.


Sseruwugge Vicent
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I'm not sure I would make this salad again, but I'm glad I tried it.


Mohan Dangi678
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This salad is a great way to experiment with different flavors.


S intertainment
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I would have liked the salad more if it had more vegetables in it.


wajid alone
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This salad is a bit too salty for my taste.


almhdy alazab
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The sesame oil and vinegar dressing really brings out the flavor of the seaweed.


Lenka Cicmilovic
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


shaan Hamdard
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I've never been a big fan of seaweed, but this salad changed my mind. It's delicious and I'll definitely be making it again.


Jose Tecun
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This seaweed salad is so easy to make and it's a great way to use up leftover seaweed.


imtiyaz khan
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I made this seaweed salad for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and texture.


kanarzrar kanarzrar
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This seaweed salad is a refreshing and healthy side dish that is perfect for a summer meal.


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