Seaweed Salad Recipe
Make Seaweed Salad Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
Dressing Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Soak the Seaweed
In a bowl, soak the dried wakame seaweed in warm water for about 10-15 minutes until it becomes tender and expands. Drain and squeeze out any excess water.
- 2
Prepare the Vegetables
While the seaweed is soaking, thinly slice the cucumber, julienne the carrot, and thinly slice the radishes. Place all the prepared vegetables in a large mixing bowl.
- 3
Toast the Sesame Seeds
In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the sesame seeds for about 2-3 minutes until they are golden brown and fragrant. Remove from heat and let cool.
Make the Dressing
- 4
Combine Dressing Ingredients
In a small bowl, whisk together the rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, red pepper flakes, and minced garlic until well combined.
Assemble the Salad
- 5
Mix Salad and Dressing
Add the soaked wakame seaweed to the bowl with the sliced vegetables. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- 6
Add Sesame Seeds
Sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds on top of the salad and give it one final toss.
- 7
Serve
Serve the seaweed salad immediately or refrigerate for up to an hour before serving for enhanced flavors.