Wakame Salad
Japanese seaweed salad dressed in a sesame-soy vinaigrette. Light, mineral-rich, and only 80 calories.
Wakame Salad has 80 calories per serving, with 3g protein, 10g carbs, 3g fat, and 2g fiber. Prep 15 min, cook 0 min.
Nutrition per serving
1 serving(s)
80
Calories
3g
Protein
6% DV
10g
Carbs
4% DV
3g
Fat
4% DV
* %DV based on a 2000 calorie diet
📊 80 calories per serving.
Nutrition values are estimates based on standard ingredient data and may vary with the brands and portions you use. How we calculate nutrition.
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
0 min
Servings
1
Est. Cost
$2.50
Wakame Salad
Rehydrated wakame seaweed tossed with cucumber in a tangy sesame-soy dressing. It is light, mineral-rich, and a refreshing side for any Japanese meal.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp dried wakame seaweed
- 1/2 cup cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp ginger, grated
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
Instructions
- Soak the dried wakame in warm water for 10 minutes until expanded.
- Drain and gently squeeze out excess water from the wakame.
- Whisk the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, sugar, and ginger in a bowl.
- Toss the wakame and cucumber with the dressing.
- Chill for 5 minutes, then sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 80 kcal |
| Protein | 3g |
| Carbs | 10g |
| Fat | 3g |
| Fiber | 2g |
Tips
- Do not oversoak the wakame or it becomes mushy.
- Use tamari instead of soy sauce to keep it strictly gluten-free.
Dietary tags
What do these tags mean?
- High protein
- ≥ 25g protein per serving.
- High fiber
- ≥ 8g fiber per serving.
- Meal prep
- Stores 3+ days in the fridge or is freezer-friendly with reheat instructions.
- Low calorie
- Under 300 calories per serving.
- No cook
- No heat source required — assemble and eat.
Definitions are consistent across the site. Nutrition values are estimates based on standard U.S. database values; actual results vary by brand and portion.
🧊 Storage & Reheat
Fridge
Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Freezer
Not recommended for freezing.
Equipment
No heat required
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