Wafu Salad (Japanese Style Onion Salad)

May 27, 2023May 27, 20230 13

Authentic Japanese Wafu Salad recipe for a refreshing side dish

by The Chefin Salad

Prep

15 min

Cook

0 min

Ready In

15 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

105

Sugar

Fat

Wafu Salad is a simple Japanese salad made with onions and wakame seaweed. The onions are sliced thinly and salted to draw out excess moisture and soften the flavor. The wakame seaweed is rehydrated and adds a nice texture and salty taste to the salad. This salad is often served as a side dish to complement various Japanese dishes. The dressing consists of simple ingredients like olive oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, and sugar, creating a simple yet flavorful combination.

Instructions

1.	Soak the dried wakame seaweed in water for 10 minutes to rehydrate.
2.	Slice the onion into thin strips and toss with a pinch of salt in a bowl. Let sit for 10 minutes.
3.	Squeeze out the excess water from the onion and transfer to a serving plate.
4.	Drain the rehydrated wakame seaweed and sprinkle over the onion.
5.	Top with cherry tomatoes, if using.
6.	In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, and sugar to make the dressing.
7.	Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving.

PROS

Wafu Salad is a light and refreshing side dish that can complement many Japanese dishes well.

The dressing is simple and flavorful, with umami flavors from the soy sauce and rice vinegar.

CONS

The onion can be overpowering in this dish, so it may not appeal to everyone.

The wakame seaweed can be difficult to find in some grocery stores.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Wafu Salad is a healthy and low-calorie option for a side dish or snack.
The onion contains compounds that have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
The wakame seaweed is a good source of iodine, which is important for thyroid function.

	1/2 onion
	1 tablespoon dried wakame seaweed
	1 cherry tomatoes ( optional )
	1/2 tablespoon olive oil
	1 tablespoon rice vinegar
	1 teaspoon soy sauce
	1/2 teaspoon sugar