Crunchy Seaweed Salad

This crunchy seaweed salad is low in calories and a great mix of tastes and textures. It tastes good and feels good because it has fresh seaweed, crisp vegetables, and a savory-sweet dressing. Aside from tasting great, its also very good for you.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups fresh seaweed wakame or hijiki
• 1/4 cup rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1/2 cucumber, thinly sliced
• 1/2 carrot, julienned
• 2 green onions, chopped
• 1/4 cup toasted sesame seeds
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Soak the seaweed in cold water for 10 minutes or until it becomes soft

Drain and squeeze out excess water

In a bowl, mix rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, salt, and pepper to make the dressing

Add the seaweed, cucumber, carrot, and green onions to the bowl with the dressing

Toss everything together until well coated with the dressing

Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds on top

Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving

Serve the crunchy seaweed salad as a refreshing and healthy appetizer