Kelp Kombu Salad
A refreshing salad that utilizes expired but safe dried kelp kombu. The kombu adds a unique umami flavor to the dish.
15
Prep Time (min)
0
Cook Time (min)
15
Total Time (min)
2
Servings
Ingredients
- 30g expired dried kelp kombu
- 2 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 carrot, julienned
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Difficulty:Easy
Tags:
expired-food-recipefood-waste-reduction
Instructions
1
Rinse the expired dried kelp kombu under cold water to remove any impurities.
2
Soak the kombu in cold water for 10 minutes until it becomes tender.
3
Drain the kombu and cut it into thin strips.
4
In a large bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, cucumber, carrot, and kombu strips.
5
In a small bowl, whisk together the rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and honey to make the dressing.
6
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well to coat all the ingredients.
7
Sprinkle sesame seeds on top for added crunch and flavor.
8
Serve immediately and enjoy!