How To Make A Beautiful Sushi Salad

This sushi salad is a delicious healthy lunch.

With ingredients like cucumber, lettuce, salmon, shrimp, soy sauce, nori seaweed, and carrots, this salad is a fresh and light version of traditional sushi rolls.

Why you should try the Sushi Salad?

• This recipe is Weight Watchers-friendly, meaning you can enjoy it without worrying about exceeding your points. With just two tablespoons of cooked rice and lean proteins like shrimp and salmon, the Sushi Salad provides a satisfying meal without adding unnecessary points.
• The preparation of the Sushi Salad is incredibly simple. Simply chop the ingredients, mix them together, and you’re done! No complicated cooking skills or special equipment are needed. It’s an ideal option for those looking for a quick and healthy meal.

Preparation Time: 15 minutes

Cooking Time: 0 minutes

Servings: 4

Servings size: 200 g. 

2 WW Points Per Serving

Ingredients:

• ½ cup cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined, 80 g.
• ½ cup smoked salmon, thinly sliced, 60 g.
• ½ ripe avocado, diced
• 1 cucumber, sliced into thin ribbons, 100 g.
• 2 cups mixed salad greens, 70 g.
• 2 radishes, thinly slicedradi, 9 g.
• 2 tablespoons cooked rice, 30 g.
• 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
• 1 carrot, julienned, 120 g.
• 2 sheets nori seaweed, cut into thin strips

For the Dressing:

• ½ cup plain yogurt
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon stevia (or sweetener of choice)
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or traditional vinegar

Instructions:

1. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the yogurt, sesame oil, soy sauce, stevia, and rice vinegar to make the dressing.

2. Begin by preparing all the ingredients. Peel and devein the shrimp if necessary, slice the smoked salmon thinly, dice the avocado, and slice the cucumber into thin ribbons using a vegetable peeler, then roll them into small scrolls.

3. Julienne the carrot into ultra-thin sticks and thinly slice the radishes.

4. In a large bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, sliced cucumber, diced avocado, thinly sliced radishes, julienned carrot, and cooked rice.

 5. Add the cooked shrimp and smoked salmon to the bowl, arranging them evenly over the salad mixture.

6. Sprinkle sesame seeds over the salad for added crunch and flavor.

7. Drizzle the dressing over the salad. Once the salad is well dressed, sprinkle the nori seaweed strips over the top for a touch of authentic sushi flavor. Serve immediately, dividing the salad into individual bowls or plates. Enjoy your Sushi Salad as a nutritious and flavorful meal that captures the essence of sushi in a refreshing and satisfying bowl.

Variations and Substitutions

1. While the Sushi Salad is delicious on its own, you can experiment with different ingredients to personalize it to your taste. If you have access to seaweed such as wakame, arame, or suginori, add them to give your salad an extra authentic Japanese touch.

2. If you prefer a more economical or readily available option, you can substitute salmon and shrimp with surimi. Although I personally opted for lean proteins like salmon and shrimp, surimi is a valid alternative that still preserves the characteristic flavor of sushi.

3. If you enjoy wasabi, consider adding a little to your Sushi Salad. However, keep in mind that its flavor is quite strong, so use it sparingly to avoid overpowering the other flavors of the salad.

Tips and Tricks for Making the Sushi Salad

1. To enhance the texture of your Sushi Salad, make sure to chop the ingredients into uniform and appropriately sized pieces. This will ensure a more enjoyable eating experience and facilitate the mixing of flavors in each bite.

2. If you plan to make the Sushi Salad in advance, store the dressing separately and add it just before serving. This will help maintain the freshness of the ingredients and prevent the salad from becoming watery.

3. Experiment with different dressings and seasonings. From soy sauce to ginger vinaigrette, the options are endless and will allow you to tailor the salad to your personal preferences.

With the Sushi Salad, you can enjoy the flavors of sushi in a healthy and convenient way. Whether as a quick weekday meal or as a dish to share at a gathering, this salad is a versatile and delicious option that is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.

WW Points

Cooked fresh shrimp 0 points
Carrots 0 points
Smoked salmon, lox 0 points
Avocado 4 points
Nori seaweed 0 points
Plain fat free yogurt 0 points
Cucumber 0 points
Sesame oil 0 points
Radishes 0 points
Soy sauce 0 points
Cooked white rice 1 point
Sesame seeds 1 point
Stevia leaf herbal extract 0 points
Unseasoned rice vinegar 0 points