Seaweed Nori Crunchy Salad (Printable)

Refreshing mix of greens, seaweed, nori, and sesame with ginger-soy dressing for a light, crunchy salad.

# Ingredient List:

→ Greens & Seaweed

01 - 4 cups mixed salad greens (baby spinach, arugula, romaine)
02 - 1 cup crispy seaweed snacks, cut into strips
03 - 2 sheets roasted nori, torn into bite-sized pieces

→ Vegetables

04 - 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced
05 - 1 small carrot, julienned
06 - 2 scallions, thinly sliced

→ Dressing

07 - 3 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
08 - 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
09 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
10 - 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
11 - 1 teaspoon maple syrup or honey
12 - 1 garlic clove, finely grated

→ Toppings

13 - 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
14 - 1 tablespoon black sesame seeds, optional

# How to Make:

01 - In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, grated ginger, maple syrup, and garlic until well combined.
02 - In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, cucumber, carrot, and scallions.
03 - Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all greens evenly.
04 - Add the crispy seaweed strips and roasted nori pieces, tossing lightly to distribute throughout.
05 - Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds and black sesame seeds over the salad.
06 - Serve the salad right away to maintain maximum crunch and texture.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The combination of roasted nori and seaweed snacks provides a satisfying, unique crunch.
  • It is a 15-minute recipe that requires zero cooking time.
  • The homemade ginger-soy dressing is vibrant, zesty, and far better than store-bought.
  • It is naturally vegan, dairy-free, and easily adaptable for gluten-free diets.
02 -
  • Always add the seaweed and nori at the very last second before serving to keep them from getting soggy from the dressing.
  • Double-check the labels on your seaweed snacks and nori if you are strictly avoiding gluten or soy.
  • Toast the sesame seeds in a dry pan for 1-2 minutes until fragrant to enhance their nutty flavor.
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