Seaweed Nori Crunchy Salad (Printable Version)

Fresh mixed greens paired with crispy seaweed, roasted nori, and a 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
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

# Directions:

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 mixed greens, cucumber, carrot, and scallions.
03 - Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
04 - Incorporate crispy seaweed strips and roasted nori pieces, tossing lightly to distribute throughout.
05 - Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds and black sesame seeds over the salad. Serve immediately to maintain maximum crunch.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The seaweed and nori add an umami-rich crunch that transforms basic greens into something unexpectedly craveable.
  • It's genuinely a fifteen-minute meal, which means you can make it on a busy weeknight without stress.
  • The ginger-soy dressing is bold enough to stand on its own but never overpowers the delicate green flavors.
02 -
  • Assemble this salad in the order listed because adding the seaweed too early makes it absorb moisture and lose its signature crunch, and the sesame seeds need to go on last for the same reason.
  • The dressing gets better if you let it sit for five minutes before using it because the flavors meld and deepen, but everything else needs to be assembled right before eating.
03 -
  • Make extra dressing and keep it in your refrigerator because once you have it on hand, you'll find yourself drizzling it on grain bowls, roasted vegetables, and even steamed edamame.
  • Buy nori in sheets rather than pre-cut snacks when you can because they're usually fresher and more flavorful, and you get better value for your money.
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