Easy Wakame Salad Recipe (Seaweed with Yuzu Dressing)
Heavenly vegan wakame salad with simple natural seasonings. It’s super nourishing as a side or as part of a well-balanced rice bowl.
Servings: 2 cups
Calories: 113kcal
Cost: $6
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup dried wakame
- 2 cups boiling water
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- ¼ cup shallot or red onion, minced
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger grated
- ½ teaspoon ichimi togarashi or gochugaru (optional)
- 2 scallions thinly sliced
- 1 ½ teaspoon sugar optional
- 2 teaspoons tamari
- 2 teaspoons yuzu juice or rice vinegar
Optional Garnishes:
- ½ teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
- 1 teaspoon furikake
- 1 scallion thinly sliced
Instructions
- Place the dried wakame in a heatproof bowl and pour the boiling water over it. Let it soak for 5 minutes, or until rehydrated and tender. Drain well, squeezing out excess water, and set aside.
- Heat the sesame oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the minced shallot, garlic, and grated ginger. Sauté for 2–3 minutes until fragrant and softened. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the rehydrated wakame with the sautéed aromatics. Add the ichimi togarashi, sliced scallions, sugar (if using), tamari, and yuzu juice or rice vinegar. Toss until well mixed. Optionally chill the salad for 30 minutes until completely cool.
- Transfer the salad to an attractive serving dish. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds, furikake, or additional sliced scallions if desired.
Notes
🌊 Waka-Me Up Before You So-oak:
Soak wakame in hot water for 5–7 minutes to rehydrate fully. Over-soaking can make it mushy, especially if it’s not super fresh.
🥢 Soy Story 2:
Use gluten-free tamari if needed, or shoyu for a deeper umami punch. Regular soy sauce works too—just reduce the amount since it’s saltier.
❄️ Chilbo Baggins:
Chill the salad for 30 minutes or longer to let the flavors intensify. This step is key for a more vibrant, satisfying salad.
Nutrition
Calories: 113kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 358mg | Potassium: 194mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 332IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 1mg