Seaweed Nori Crunchy Salad (Printable)

Fresh greens with roasted nori, crispy seaweed, and a ginger-soy dressing offering vibrant, crunchy textures.

# 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 for gluten-free
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

# Method:

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 dressing over salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
04 - Add crispy seaweed strips and roasted nori pieces, tossing lightly to integrate without crushing.
05 - Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds and black sesame seeds over the salad.
06 - Serve immediately to maintain maximum crunch and textural contrast.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in 15 minutes flat, no cooking required, just chopping and whisking.
  • The sesame-ginger dressing is bold enough to make simple greens feel like they deserve the spotlight.
  • You get that satisfying crunch from seaweed and nori that makes you feel like you're eating something special, not just rabbit food.
02 -
  • Add the seaweed and nori at the last possible second before eating or you'll watch your beautiful crunch transform into a chewy, damp disappointment within minutes.
  • The toasted sesame oil smells incredible but tastes overwhelming if you use too much; start with one tablespoon and trust it because the flavor is concentrated and bold.
03 -
  • Keep your seaweed and nori in airtight containers away from humidity because they absorb moisture like tiny flavor sponges and go limp the second your kitchen gets damp.
  • Toast your own sesame seeds in a dry pan for 2 minutes if you use them often; the flavor is brighter and more alive than buying them pre-toasted, and your kitchen will smell incredible.
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