Wakame Seaweed Salad

Post date: February 11, 2026

Author: Sarah Axtell, ND

Wakame is a type of seaweed, rich in minerals. In this salad, you’ll get:

Iodine (great for thyroid & breasts)
Calcium (strong bones)
Iron (boosts energy)
Magnesium (relaxation)
Omega-3s (heart & 🧠 fats)
Fiber (gut health)

And so much flavor!!

This is an excellent addition to salads or bowls.

*It will keep in the fridge for 5 days.

Ingredients:

–       1 cup wakame, dried and cut

–       6 cups warm water

Dressing:

–       ¼ cup rice vinegar

–       2 TBSP honey

–       2 TBSP soy sauce, tamari, Bragg’s or coconut aminos

–       1 TBSP sesame oil

–       2 TBSP sesame seeds

–       1 cup edamame, shelled and thawed

–       ½ cup cucumber, sliced thin

–       ½ cup carrots, grated

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, soak the dried wakame in warm water for 10 minutes until rehydrated.

Once the wakame is done soaking, drain the water and set the wakame aside in a large

bowl.

2. For the dressing: in a small bowl, whisk together dressing ingredients.

3. Add the edamame, cucumber, carrots and prepared dressing to the wakame and toss to

combine.

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