Seaweed & Nori Crunchy Salad (Printable Version)

Mixed greens with crispy seaweed, roasted nori, and sesame seeds in zesty ginger-soy dressing.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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)

# Directions:

01 - In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, grated ginger, maple syrup, and garlic until thoroughly 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 ingredients evenly.
04 - Add the crispy seaweed strips and roasted nori pieces, tossing lightly to distribute throughout the salad.
05 - Sprinkle with toasted and black sesame seeds. Serve immediately for maximum crunch and texture.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • The contrast between crisp vegetables and delicate crunchy seaweed creates this amazing texture that keeps every bite interesting
  • You can throw everything together in fifteen minutes flat but it tastes like something from a restaurant that takes reservations
02 -
  • The seaweed will continue to soften as it sits with the dressing, so if you are meal prepping, keep the seaweed separate and add it right before eating
  • Fresh ginger makes a massive difference here, and the pre grated stuff in tubes cannot compare to the spicy brightness of freshly grated root
03 -
  • Use a vegetable peeler to create ribbon thin cucumber slices that absorb the dressing more evenly than thick chunks
  • If your nori sheets feel soft, quickly pass them over a low flame on your gas stove to bring back that signature crunch
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