Hijiki Salad (Seaweed Salad)
Hijiki Salad is a vibrant, nutritious seaweed dish that brings together the earthy flavors of hijiki seaweed with the crunch of fresh vegetables. This easy-to-make salad features rehydrated hijiki, sweet grated carrots, and crisp cucumbers, all tossed in a tangy sesame dressing. Bursting with umami flavor, it’s perfect as a side dish or main course at any gathering. Enjoy this refreshing salad that transports your taste buds to the seaside with every bite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup dried hijiki seaweed
- 1 medium carrot, grated
- 1/2 cucumber, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
- 3 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds for topping
Instructions
- Rinse hijiki seaweed under cold water and soak in warm water for 20 minutes until expanded. Drain.
- While soaking, grate the carrot and slice the cucumber.
- In a small bowl, whisk together sesame oil, rice vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine hijiki seaweed, carrot, cucumber, and dressing; toss gently to coat.
- Top with toasted sesame seeds and chill in the refrigerator for 15-30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg