Hijiki Salad
by Marc Matsumoto on Jan 7, 2014
This dish combines dried sea vegetables, frozen legumes and a root vegetable for a nutritious, yet satisfying side dish.
- Servings
- 4 small side salads
- Course
- Salad
Ingredients
- 20 grams dried hijiki
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 50 grams carrots, shredded
- 80 grams shelled edamame (about 1/2 cup)
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
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Put the hijiki in a bowl and wash.
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Cover with cold water and let the hijiki soak for 10 minutes.
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In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, soy sauce, olive oil, and salt.
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Drain the hijiki well in a wire mesh sieve and use your hands to press out any extra water.
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Add the hijiki to a bowl with the carrots, edamame and sesame seeds.
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Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss to combine.