Lettuce Wakame Seaweed Addictive Salad

If you’ve ever wondered how to finish an entire head of lettuce in one sitting, this Lettuce Wakame Seaweed Addictive Salad is the answer.

Light, refreshing, and packed with umami, it’s the kind of side dish that disappears from the table before you know it. The combination of crunchy lettuce, chewy seaweed, savory chicken stock seasoning, and nutty sesame oil makes this salad irresistible, literally a whole head of lettuce disappears easily!

This salad is perfect for busy weeknights, bento sides, or when you’re looking for a quick way to sneak in extra greens. Plus, it only takes 10 minutes to prepare.

RECIPE

Servings: 2-3

Time: 10 min

Ingredients:

1 head lettuce
3 tbsp dried wakame seaweed
1/2 tbsp chicken stock powder (torigara)
2 tbsp sesame oil
3 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
Pinch of salt

Instructions:

Prepare the lettuce
Remove the core, wash, and tear the lettuce into bite-sized pieces.
Pat dry and set aside.
Rehydrate wakame
Soak dried wakame seaweed in water for a few minutes until softened.
Drain and squeeze out excess water.
Make the dressing
In a large bowl, mix wakame, torigara chicken stock powder, and sesame oil until combined.
Assemble the salad
Add the lettuce, sesame seeds, and a pinch of salt.
Toss everything together until evenly coated.

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Tips & Variations

For extra crunch, you can add thinly sliced cucumber or shredded daikon.
Adjust the salt to your preference since torigara already adds a savory kick.
Toasting your sesame seeds right before mixing will deepen the nutty aroma.

Why This Salad is So Addictive

The secret lies in the balance of textures and flavors: crisp lettuce, bouncy wakame, umami-rich torigara, and the rich fragrance of sesame oil. It’s a salad that satisfies like a snack but feels refreshing like a side dish. Once you make it, it might just become a staple on your dinner table.