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    Easy Seaweed Salad (Wakame)

    Published: May 7, 2021 by Michelle · 11 Comments

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    This Easy Seaweed Salad (Wakame) is a flavourful and delicious Japanese-style salad made with dried seaweed that has been reconstituted. It only takes a few minutes to make, and pairs well with Poke Bowls or enjoyed on its own.

    I once had a poke bowl that had a brightly green coloured wakame seaweed salad that accompanied it.

    It was tangy, slightly sweet and salty, with a crunch and chew that kept me coming back for more.

    But I realized that in the ingredients that it contained artificial colours (blue and yellow) and preservatives. 

    Why you'll love this recipe

    This Seaweed Salad is such an easy recipe -- it comes together in 15 minutes.

    It's a flavourful salad that you can eat on its own, or paired in a Poke Bowl.

    There's no cooking involved in making this salad.

    The Seaweed Salad contains whole ingredients -- no artificial colours or flavours here!

    It only contains 7 ingredients, with a majority being aromatics and flavourings.

    What is wakame?

    Wakame is a green edible seaweed (kelp) that is used in Japanese cuisine.

    It has a silky, satiny texture with a naturally sweet and umami taste.

    Dried wakame needs to be reconstituted before using. 

    How to use it?

    Use wakame in savoury miso soup, or in salads such as seaweed salad, or as a side dish.

    Where to find wakame?

    You can find dried wakame in Asian/Japanese grocery stores.


    Ingredients you'll need

    • cut dried wakame (seaweed): you can find dried cut wakame in Asian/Japanese supermarkets; the seaweed pieces are quite small. Wakame is different than kombu, which are large pieces of seaweed used predominantly to flavour soups (dashi)
    • shallot: minced; if you can't find shallot, you can use purple onion which will give a mild, sweet flavour
    • ginger: micro planed; or minced very finely if you don't have a microplaner
    • green onions
    • soy sauce: adds salty flavour; I use a light soy sauce
    • sesame oil: adds a little nuttiness and aroma
    • yuzu extract: is similar to orange and grapefruit and adds an uplifting taste to the seaweed; if you don't have yuzu, you can substitute with lemon juice

    Note: You can also add sesame seeds (optional) to the salad.


    How to make it

    Place the dried wakame (seaweed) in a large bowl.

    Add 600ml room temperature water to the dried seaweed to cover.

    Let the seaweed reconstitute and absorb the water (about 10 minutes).

    Once the water has been absorbed, drain off any excess water.

    To the seaweed, add the minced shallot, ginger, green onions, soy sauce, sesame oil, and yuzu extract.

    Give everything a stir, until evenly combined. 

    You can enjoy the salad right away, or store the salad in the fridge for a minimum of 6 hours for even more flavour.

    How to enjoy

    Enjoy the Seaweed Salad on its own, pair it with sushi or Ahi Tuna Poke Bowls.

    How to store

    Store the Seaweed Salad for up to 2 days in an airtight container in the fridge.

    I don't recommend keeping the salad for longer than 2 days or it may become slimy.

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    Let me know if you try out my recipe for Easy Seaweed Salad -- tag me on Instagram @siftandsimmer or leave me a comment/rating below!

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    5 from 10 votes

    Easy Seaweed Salad (Wakame)

    This Easy Seaweed Salad (Wakame) is a flavourful and delicious Japanese-style salad made with dried seaweed that has been reconstituted.
    Prep Time5 mins
    Soaking Time10 mins
    Total Time15 mins
    Course: Salad, Side Dish
    Cuisine: Asian, Japanese
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 53kcal
    Author: Michelle

    For accuracy and precision in baking recipes, use weight (metric) measurements when available.

    Ingredients

    • 35 g dried cut wakame
    • 600 ml water room temperature
    • 1 shallot minced
    • 1 knob ginger microplaned
    • 2 stalks green onions minced
    • 2 tablespoon soy sauce
    • 2 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
    • 1 tablespoon yuzu extract/juice or lemon juice
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    Instructions

    • Place the dried wakame (seaweed) in a large bowl.
    • Add 600ml room temperature water to the dried seaweed to cover.
    • Let the seaweed reconstitute and absorb the water (about 10 minutes).
    • Once the water has been absorbed, drain off any excess water.
    • To the seaweed, add the minced shallot, ginger, green onions, soy sauce, sesame oil, and yuzu extract.
    • Give everything a stir, until evenly combined.
    • You can enjoy the salad right away, or store the salad in the fridge for a minimum of 6 hours for even more flavour.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 53kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 355mg | Potassium: 49mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 47IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1mg

    The nutritional information provided should be considered as approximate and is not guaranteed. Please use your best judgment to ensure food is safely prepared and/or a good fit for your diet.

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    Comments

    1. Elizabeth

      May 25, 2021 at 1:32 pm

      5 stars
      This seaweed salad is so easy to make and absolute delicious! We’ll definitely be making it again!

      Reply
    2. Keri

      July 07, 2021 at 4:15 pm

      5 stars
      We made this as a side with dinner yesterday and loved it!!

      Reply
      • Michelle

        July 08, 2021 at 6:55 am

        Glad you enjoyed it Keri! 🙂

    3. Amanda Dixon

      July 08, 2021 at 5:09 pm

      5 stars
      We love making poke bowls at home, and I was looking for a new side when I stumbled upon this recipe -- so good! It was also really simple and quick. This will be our new go-to side on poke bowl nights.

      Reply
      • Michelle

        July 09, 2021 at 8:27 am

        Glad you enjoyed the seaweed salad, Amanda!

    4. Dionne

      July 14, 2021 at 3:04 pm

      5 stars
      Oh wow, I've always wanted to try wakame at home. It looks like a fantastic recipe to master!

      Reply
    5. Carrie Robinson

      July 16, 2021 at 3:46 pm

      5 stars
      I almost always order seaweed salad when I go out for sushi. I will have to try to make it myself at home soon now. 🙂

      Reply
    6. Sharina

      September 10, 2022 at 4:47 pm

      5 stars
      I'm not a fan of seaweed salad, but this one's different, I love it! It is so easy to make and so tasty. Thanks Michelle for this wonderful recipe, would surely make it again.

      Reply
    7. Gen

      October 19, 2022 at 7:12 pm

      5 stars
      Absolutely love this seaweed salad at restaurants - so happy I can make it at home now! Thank you for the recipe.

      Reply
    8. Kris

      November 04, 2022 at 7:43 pm

      5 stars
      This was so fun and delicious! We really enjoyed it for lunch. Will make it again!

      Reply
    9. Jenn

      December 11, 2022 at 6:51 am

      5 stars
      I've only ever ordered this when eating out - had no clue it was so easy and delish to make at home!

      Reply

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