8 Ways to Use Seaweed—From Salads to Snacks

Seaweed Pesto

If you swap out basil leaves for your favorite variety of dried seaweed, then you can prepare a nutrient-dense take on the Italian classic. Toss it with some pasta or even use it as a standalone dip at your next party.

Soba Noodle Bowl

Combining two different varieties of seaweed—kombu and wakame—this nutrient-dense vegetarian bowl features Japanese soba noodles. If you find noodles that are 100-percent buckwheat, then you’ll taste more of the soba’s nutty flavor while also getting a gluten-free noodle.

Zesty Nori Chips

Simply brush some roasted sheets of nori with sesame oil, sprinkle on the spice mixture, toast quickly in a pan, and you’ve got a healthy snack in no time. Kale chips will be dead to you. Dead.

15-Minute Miso Soup

Whip up a version of this classic Japanese soup pretty quickly with some seaweed, hearty greens like chard, tofu, and miso. You should be able to find miso, which is a paste made from fermented soybeans, at most grocery stores these days. If not, there are plenty of great options on Amazon.

Shrimp Burger with Wakame Slaw

A crunchy wakame seaweed salad contrasts with soft homemade shrimp patties, while the sriracha mayo gives a great kick to these unique burgers.

Japanese-Inspired Avocado Toast

These great little appetizers taste of the sea thanks to a combination of seaweed and little pearls of salty ikura, which is salmon roe. Serve these instead of bruschetta at your next party, and you’ll be sure to wow guests.

Step-By-Step Guide to Making Sushi

There may not be a better way to use seaweed than to make sushi. By using the photos here or watching the video tutorial, you’ll learn the secrets to preparing high-quality rolls at home.

Miso Glazed Eggplant on Kale-Seaweed Salad

Okay, you don’t have to dump kale entirely just because there’s a new green superfood in town. This salad pairs the milder-flavored arame seaweed with kale and a homemade sesame-lime dressing for a nutrient-packed base for eggplant skewers.