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    Cook With Dana » Recipes » Appetizer

    Published: Jan 13, 2022 · Modified: Aug 22, 2023 by Dana · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

    Hijiki Seaweed Salad with Sesame Dressing

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    HIJIKI SALAD with tofu and sesame dressing

    Hijiki Salad with Sesame Dressing

    I try to eat salads during days that I feel bloated or want to eat something on the lighter side. I love a quick and easy salad with minimal effort to cook. This hijiki salad is filling and so delicious (not to mention vegan!) with the homemade sesame dressing.

    One of the primary ingredients is hijiki seaweed. Hijiki has a savory, mushroom like flavor. It helps improve the health of the digestive system & boost energy levels. All you need to do is soak the hijiki in water for 30 minutes. Then, strain the water. Add it top of salads or rice and you have a nutritious meal!

    Optional Toppings

    You can add additional toppings to your salad if you’re feeling really hungry or like lots of variety! The toppings I suggest adding is: grilled chicken breast, carrots, onions, tomatoes, avocado and edamame beans. There are no requirements on what you should add to your salad as long as you have good dressing. See below for delicious sesame dressing.

    HIJIKI SALAD with tofu and sesame dressing

    INGREDIENTS YOU NEED FOR YOUR HIJIKI SALAD:

    Hijiki Salad (2 servings):

    • ¼ cup hijiki, soaked in 2 cups water
    • 3 handfuls arugula
    • ½ block firm tofu
    • 3 handfuls spring mix

    Sesame Dressing (8 servings):

    • 4 tbs sesame seeds, crushed or grounded
    • 2 tbs sesame paste or peanut butter
    • 2 tbs soy sauce
    • 2 tbs mirin
    • 2 tbs rice vinegar
    • 1 tbs sesame oil
    • 1 teaspoon sugar
    • 1-2 garlic, grated

    STEPS TO MAKE THE HIJIKI SALAD:

    1. Start by soaking the hijiki in water for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, strain and rinse under running water. Dry the hijiki on a paper towel or on a strainer.
    2. Next, dice up ½ block of firm tofu or rip in small pieces (looks like feta!)
    3. Wash your lettuce of choice (I like arugula and spring mix). Plate the salad on the bottom and top with tofu, hijiki and sesame dressing (you can use homemade or make the sesame dressing below!).

    STEPS TO MAKE THE SESAME DRESSING:

    1. Ground up 4 tablespoons sesame seeds in a mortar and pestle.
    2. After grounding the sesame seeds, add them in a bowl. Then add 2 tablespoons sesame paste or peanut butter, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 tablespoons mirin, 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, 1 tablespoons sesame oil, 1 teaspoon sugar, grated garlic. Mix together.
    3. Store in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to one 1 week.

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    Hijiki Salad with Sesame Dressing

    Hijiki Salad with tofu and sesame dressing for a light and delicious meal!
    Prep Time35 minutes mins
    Cook Time0 minutes mins
    Total Time35 minutes mins
    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
    Servings: 2 people
    Calories: 382kcal
    Author: Dana

    Ingredients

    Hijiki Salad (2 people)

    • ¼ cup hijiki salad soaked in 2 cups water
    • 3 handfuls arugula
    • ½ block firm tofu
    • 3 handfuls spring mix

    Sesame Dressing (8 people)

    • 4 tablespoons sesame seed crushed or grounded
    • 2 tablespoons sesame paste sub with peanut butter
    • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
    • 2 tablespoons mirin
    • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
    • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
    • 1 teaspoon sugar
    • 1-2 garlic cloves grated

    Instructions

    STEPS TO MAKE THE HIJIKI SALAD:

    • Start by soaking the hijiki in water for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, strain and rinse under running water. Dry the hijiki on a paper towel or on a strainer.
    • Next, dice up ½ block of firm tofu or rip in small pieces (looks like feta!).
    • Wash your lettuce of choice (I like arugula and spring mix). Plate the salad on the bottom and top with tofu, hijiki and sesame dressing (you can use homemade or make the sesame dressing below!).

    STEPS TO MAKE THE SESAME DRESSING:

    • Ground up 4 tablespoons sesame seeds in a mortar and pestle.
    • After grounding the sesame seeds, add them in a bowl. Then add 2 tablespoons sesame paste or peanut butter, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 tablespoons mirin, 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, 1 tablespoons sesame oil, 1 teaspoon sugar, grated garlic. Mix together.
    • Store in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to one 1 week.

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    hijiki seaweed is so underrated! try it for your next salad topping 😊 #healthyeats #veganrecipes #foodtiktok #asianrecipes

    ♬ original sound – athena *ੈ✩‧₊˚

    Nutrition

    Calories: 382kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Sodium: 1317mg | Potassium: 364mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1405IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 252mg | Iron: 4mg
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