This salad is easy to make, requires very little time, and is a perfect way to begin your journey into raw and living cuisine.
Seaweed is rich in vitamins A, B12, B9, C, K, and B5, and minerals such as copper, iron, manganese, magnesium, calcium, phosphorus, and zinc, all of which strengthen the immune system, support good health, and help prevent many diseases. The powerful action of seaweed against cardiovascular disease, diabetes, high cholesterol, and hypertension is largely due to its antioxidants , fibers, and phytosterols. It’s also a wonderful ally to help reduce cholesterol levels — so let’s dive in! To your health — and to the beauty of vibrant living!
Notes and References
Healthline – 7 Surprising Health Benefits of Eating Seaweed
Ingredients and Procedure (Serves 5)
– 2 large handfuls of fresh seaweed or 150 g of dried seaweed
– 4 large carrots
– 1 red bell pepper
– 1 red onion
– 3 garlic cloves
– 3 tbsp tamari (or soy sauce)
– 4 tbsp lemon juice
– 1 handful of dates
– 2 cm fresh ginger
– 1 handful sesame seeds
– 2 tbsp raw sesame oil
– 1 pinch chili powder
– 5 sprigs parsley
- Soak the sesame seeds and dried seaweed overnight (skip this step if using fresh seaweed) ;
- Roughly chop the carrots, and place them in a food processor (S-blade) with the bell pepper, tamari, lemon juice, dates, onion, and garlic. Blend until the carrots are finely chopped ;
- Add the rinsed seaweed, sesame seeds, grated ginger, sesame oil, chili, and parsley ;
- Pulse very briefly to mix everything together ;
- Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed — more spices or lemon juice, to your liking ;
- Transfer the salad into a glass jar and let it rest in the fridge overnight to allow the flavors to blend ;
- Serve beautifully over half an avocado and enjoy every bite !
Equipment : 1 food processor (S-blade or electric chopper) and 1 knife