Seaweed Salad

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
2%
Seaweed Salad
45 min.
4
107kcal

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Enjoy a Nutritious and Flavorful Seaweed Salad!

Are you a fan of ocean-inspired, plant-based dishes? If so, you'll absolutely love this delightful Seaweed Salad! Not only is it a fantastic vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free option, but it's also packed with nutrients and ready in just 45 minutes. Perfect for serving as a side dish, antipasti, starter, or even a snack, this salad is sure to impress your taste buds and your guests.

With a mere 107 calories per serving, this recipe is a guilt-free indulgence. The combination of fresh cilantro, minced garlic, tart Granny Smith apples, and the unique flavor of wakame seaweed creates a symphony of taste sensations that will leave you craving more. The dressing, made from rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, ginger, and garlic, perfectly marries the flavors together, while the sesame seeds add a delightful crunch.

Prepare to dive into a world of flavor and nutrition with this easy-to-make Seaweed Salad. It's the perfect addition to your next gathering or a simple, healthy meal on its own. So, let's get started and savor the sea!

Ingredients

  • tablespoons cilantro leaves fresh chopped
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic minced
  • 0.3 pound apples i use 2 granny smith apples 
  • tablespoons rice vinegar (not seasoned)
  •  spring onion thinly sliced
  • tablespoons sesame oil 
  • tablespoon sesame seed toasted
  • tablespoons soya sauce 
  • teaspoon sugar 
  • 0.8 ounce wakame seaweed dried whole ( or cut)

Equipment

  • bowl

Directions

  1. Soak seaweed in warm water to cover, 5 minutes.
  2. Drain, then squeeze out excess water. If wakame is uncut, cut into 1/2-inch-wide strips.
  3. Stir together vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, ginger, and garlic in a bowl until sugar is dissolved.
  4. Cut apple into 1/4-inch dice and add to dressing with seaweed, scallions, and cilantro, tossing to combine well.
  5. Sprinkle salad with sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts

Calories107kcal
Protein7.78%
Fat66.14%
Carbs26.08%

Properties

Glycemic Index
74.02
Glycemic Load
2.04
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
3.7439130389172%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.45mg
Peonidin
0.01mg
Catechin
0.37mg
Epigallocatechin
0.07mg
Epicatechin
2.13mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.05mg
Luteolin
0.03mg
Kaempferol
0.12mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
1.89mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:107.11kcal
5.36%
Fat:8.11g
12.47%
Saturated Fat:1.15g
7.2%
Carbohydrates:7.19g
2.4%
Net Carbohydrates:5.97g
2.17%
Sugar:4.37g
4.85%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:802.33mg
34.88%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:2.15g
4.29%
Vitamin K:14.9µg
14.19%
Manganese:0.22mg
11.21%
Copper:0.13mg
6.5%
Magnesium:20.99mg
5.25%
Folate:19.61µg
4.9%
Fiber:1.22g
4.88%
Iron:0.87mg
4.81%
Phosphorus:40.87mg
4.09%
Vitamin B3:0.77mg
3.85%
Calcium:37.74mg
3.77%
Vitamin C:2.76mg
3.35%
Vitamin B6:0.06mg
3.16%
Vitamin B2:0.05mg
2.99%
Potassium:90.34mg
2.58%
Vitamin B1:0.04mg
2.4%
Vitamin A:107.97IU
2.16%
Zinc:0.27mg
1.83%
Vitamin E:0.25mg
1.64%
Selenium:0.99µg
1.41%
Vitamin B5:0.11mg
1.14%
Source:Epicurious