| Prep: 20 mins | Cook: 0 mins | Difficulty: Easy | Serves: 6 |
| kcal | fat | saturates | carbs |
| 338 | 24g | 4g | 30g |
| sugars | fibre | protein | salt |
| 18g | 6g | 5g | 0.24g |
I first fell in love with the vibrant and refreshing flavors of Green Laver Salad with Sesame Dressing during my travels through the Mediterranean. As someone born and raised in California, where fresh ingredients are abundant, this salad speaks to both my love of natural, health-conscious foods and simple yet sophisticated flavors.
A Healthy and Delicious Option
There’s an indescribable gratification that comes from creating beautiful meals with wholesome, natural ingredients. Like many of my other recipes, the Green Laver Salad with Sesame Dressing fits this description perfectly. The salad boasts an array of nutritional benefits thanks to its ocean-harvested green laver, rich in essential vitamins and minerals. It’s the perfect choice to nourish your body without sacrificing taste.
Swimming in Flavor
The Sesame Dressing is the crown jewel of this recipe, it ties everything together. The complexity of flavors, combining the subtle spice of fresh ginger with the sweet honey, the tangy rice vinegar, and the sumptuousness of sesame oil is a joy for the palate. The brilliant crunch and varied flavors from the fruit and vegetables, surrounded by this incredible dressing, truly make this dish a sexy siren of the salad world.
I recommend serving this salad alongside grilled fish or roasted chicken for a deliciously balanced meal. Alternatively, it could also work as an enticing starter to a more traditional filet mignon.
A Recipe Fit for Gathering and Sharing
In my adopted family of five, each with unique tastes, the Green Laver Salad with Sesame Dressing is the common favorite. As a mother, there is nothing more rewarding than seeing the fruit of my labor come to life on the dinner table, especially when the dish is as wholesome and healthful as this one. So whether you’re entertaining for a crowd or preparing a quiet meal for one, I invite you to fall in love with this recipe just like I did.
What You’ll Need
- 1 cup of Green Laver
- 1 large ripe cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 cup of fresh pineapples, diced
- 2 kiwi fruit, peeled and diced
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 1 small apple, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup of sesame seeds
- 1/2 cup of sesame oil
- 1/4 cup of rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons of soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons of honey
- 1 inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled and finely grated
Method
Step One
Start by preparing all the ingredients. Thinly slice the cucumber and apple, dice the fresh pineapple, kiwi fruit, and ripe avocado. Ensure that the green laver is thoroughly washed.
Step Two
Combine the sliced cucumber, diced pineapple, kiwi, avocado, apple, and the green laver in a large serving bowl. Mix them well.
Step Three
In a dry pan, toast the sesame seeds over medium heat until they are golden and fragrant. This should take about 3 minutes. Be careful not to burn them.
Step Four
Time to make the sesame dressing: In a separate bowl, combine the toasted sesame seeds, sesame oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, and the grated ginger.
Step Five
Mix the dressing well until all the ingredients are combined entirely. Feel free to adjust the seasoning according to your taste, by adding more soy sauce or honey.
Step Six
Drizzle the sesame dressing over the prepared salad and toss well to ensure that everything is well coated with the dressing.
Step Seven
Finally, let the salad sit for a few minutes to allow the flavors to combine before serving. Enjoy your Green Laver Salad with Sesame Dressing!
