Wakame Wonder Salad with Leaf Organics House Dressing

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Wakame Wonder Salad with Leaf Organics House Dressing
60 min.
6
67kcal

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Introducing the Wakame Wonder Salad with Leaf Organics House Dressing, a truly delightful dish that’s perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party, looking for a fresh side dish, or simply craving a nutritious snack, this innovative salad is sure to impress your guests and tantalize your taste buds. With its vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free qualities, it caters to a variety of dietary needs without compromising on flavor.

The star ingredient of this vibrant salad is the nutrient-dense wakame, a type of seaweed that’s known for its rich umami flavor and myriad health benefits. Packed with essential vitamins and minerals, wakame is not only delicious but also a fantastic addition to any diet. Combined with a homemade dressing brimming with fresh ginger and garlic, the flavors in this dish come together beautifully, providing a burst of freshness in each bite.

Preparing this salad is a breeze, beginning with soaking the dried wakame overnight to enhance its texture and eliminate excess saltiness. The dressing, featuring cold-pressed olive oil and unpasteurized soy sauce, is easy to whip up using a blender, allowing you to create a luscious, creamy consistency that perfectly complements the wakame. Best of all, you’ll have extra dressing to store in the fridge, ready for your next culinary adventure.

Serve the Wakame Wonder Salad chilled, and enjoy the harmonious blend of flavors and textures that make this dish a versatile addition to your meal repertoire. Treat yourself and your loved ones to a healthy yet scrumptious experience that celebrates the beauty of plant-based cooking!

Ingredients

  • tablespoon ginger fresh peeled chopped
  • clove garlic peeled roughly chopped
  • 0.8 cup cold-pressed olive oil 
  • 0.5 cup namu shoyu (unpasteurized soy sauce)
  • cup wakame seaweed dried
  • 0.8 cup water plus more for soaking & rinsing wakame

Equipment

  • bowl
  • blender

Directions

  1. Put the lemon first, then the rest of the ingredients except the water, on a blender. B;end well.
  2. Add the water and blend again.
  3. Serve chilled. This is more dressing than you will need for the salad. The balance may be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.In a large bowl, cover the wakame with water. Soak overnight. This removes much of the saltiness.Rinse and drain the wakame well. Chop into 1-inch strips.Toss the wakame strips with 1-cup of the dressing, allow to marinate 1 hour, and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories67kcal
Protein13.56%
Fat70.89%
Carbs15.55%

Properties

Glycemic Index
10
Glycemic Load
0.36
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
2.4786956686041%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.02mg
Luteolin
0.03mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.03mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:66.9kcal
3.35%
Fat:5.49g
8.44%
Saturated Fat:0.76g
4.77%
Carbohydrates:2.71g
0.9%
Net Carbohydrates:2.43g
0.88%
Sugar:0.44g
0.49%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:1129.83mg
49.12%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:2.36g
4.72%
Manganese:0.21mg
10.42%
Vitamin E:0.84mg
5.63%
Vitamin B3:0.89mg
4.45%
Magnesium:15.63mg
3.91%
Folate:14.94µg
3.73%
Iron:0.66mg
3.66%
Vitamin K:3.58µg
3.41%
Phosphorus:33.12mg
3.31%
Vitamin B6:0.06mg
3.15%
Copper:0.05mg
2.72%
Vitamin B2:0.05mg
2.66%
Potassium:64.39mg
1.84%
Calcium:15.63mg
1.56%
Vitamin B5:0.13mg
1.28%
Vitamin B1:0.02mg
1.24%
Fiber:0.28g
1.14%
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