Japanese Seaweed Salad
Are you looking for a fresh, flavor-packed, and healthy dish that’s overflowing with crunchy texture? If so, then this delicious vegan seaweed salad is just what you need! Not only are its vibrant colors guaranteed to dazzle your plate, but there are also lots of umami-rich ingredients available in most grocery stores. This recipe for Vegan Japanese Seaweed Salad pays homage to the traditional flavors of Japan – but uses easy-to-find vegan versions. So let’s dive right into it!
Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 20 minutes mins
Course Appetizer, Salad
Cuisine Japanese
Servings 3 servings
Calories 104 kcal
Let's gather the ingredients!
- 50 grams seaweed dried or fresh, wakame or hijiki seaweed
- 1 tbsp miso paste
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- ½ tbsp mirin
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds roasted
- 1½ tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp lemon juice or yuzu juice
Let's Begin!
If using dried seaweed, soak them in water for 20 minutes, then drain.
Slice the seaweed into bite-sized pieces if using wakame or other whole seaweed varieties. Place in a bowl.
In a medium-sized bowl, combine the miso, soy sauce, mirin, sesame seeds, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and lemon juice or yuzu juice.
Thoroughly mix the dressing until fully combined.
Pour over the dressing on the prepared seaweeds, then stir until all the seaweeds are coated.
Top with more sesame seeds for garnish.
Serve and enjoy with family and friends!
Calories: 104kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 607mgPotassium: 54mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 25IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 59mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Healthy, Japanese, Salad, Seaweed, Seaweed Salad, Vegan