Sunomono Salad with Kelp for Thyroid Support
A quick treat for a healthy thyroid, this cucumber and seaweed (kelp) salad is loaded with iodine and selenium, the essentials for a balanced hormone production in thyroid.
Servings: 2
Ingredients
- 2 large cucumbers cut into thin slices
- 1/4 cup dried seaweed I used kelp
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp low sodium soy sauce or tamari sauce
- 1/2 tsp coconut sugar
- 2 tsp toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Rehydrate the seaweed according to the instructions on the package.
- Add the cucumber slices into a bowl together with the salt, massage with your hands for a few seconds to help them leave their juices and let rest for 10 minutes.
- Squeeze the cucumbers to remove their liquids and transfer into a clean bowl, together with the seaweed.
- Add the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar and ginger into a small lidded jar, and shake to obtain a dressing.
- Drizzle the sauce over the cucumbers, and toss to combine.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and serve as it is, or as a side.
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