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Laminaria (Kelp) Salad

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Laminaria salad made with kelp, sesame oil, and ginger. A light Let’s Veg recipe perfect for fresh, mineral-rich meals.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Appetizer, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 53
Ingredients Equipment Cooking Instructions Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 oz dried laminaria kelp, soaked and sliced
  • or 2 cups prepared laminaria rinsed
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1½ tbsp rice vinegar or lemon juice
  • 1 tsp soy sauce or tamari
  • 1 tsp sugar or maple syrup
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger finely grated
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds

Equipment

5 Quart Pot
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small soup pot

Cooking Instructions
 

  1. If using dried laminaria, soak in cold water for 10-15 minutes until tender. Rinse and slice thinly.
  2. Bring a small pot of water to a boil. Blanch laminaria for 1-2 minutes, then drain and cool.
  3. In a bowl, whisk sesame oil, vinegar or lemon juice, soy sauce, sugar, and ginger.
  4. Add laminaria and toss gently to coat.
  5. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
  6. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Calories: 53kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 101mgPotassium: 25mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 8IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 34mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Do not overcook kelp; it should stay tender
Add cucumber for extra crunch
Best served lightly chilled

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