Emeril’S Poke Salad With Sesame Vinaigrette

Servings: 6 Difficulty: Beginner
A vibrant, crunchy salad featuring toasted seaweed and macadamia nuts tossed in a sweet and savory sesame dressing.
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This zesty poke salad brings together the crunch of toasted seaweed and macadamia nuts with the fresh heat of red chili peppers. The sesame vinaigrette, balanced with soy sauce, honey, and aromatic garlic, coats every bite in a rich, umami flavor. It’s a perfect light lunch or side dish that feels indulgent yet refreshing. The combination of texturesâÂÂcrispy nuts, chewy seaweed, and sharp peppersâÂÂmakes this dish incredibly satisfying. Serve it chilled for a cool summer meal or at room temperature for a hearty picnic option. This recipe is a quick way to elevate simple ingredients into a gourmet experience without any cooking required.

Emeril’S Poke Salad With Sesame Vinaigrette

Difficulty: Beginner
Servings: 6 Calories: 341.0

Description

This zesty poke salad brings together the crunch of toasted seaweed and macadamia nuts with the fresh heat of red chili peppers. The sesame vinaigrette, balanced with soy sauce, honey, and aromatic garlic, coats every bite in a rich, umami flavor. It&# 226;ÂÂs a perfect light lunch or side dish that feels indulgent yet refreshing. The combination of texturesâÂÂcrispy nuts, chewy seaweed, and sharp peppersâÂÂmakes this dish incredibly satisfying. Serve it chilled for a cool summer meal or at room temperature for a hearty picnic option. This recipe is a quick way to elevate simple ingredients into a gourmet experience without any cooking required.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the sesame oil, soy sauce, honey, minced shallots, and minced garlic until the honey is fully dissolved.
  2. In a large serving bowl, combine the coarsely chopped seaweed, seeded red chili peppers, and chopped cilantro.
  3. Pour the sesame vinaigrette over the seaweed mixture and toss gently to ensure everything is evenly coated.
  4. Sprinkle the black sesame seeds and crushed macadamia nuts over the salad just before serving to maintain their crunch.
  5. Give the salad one final gentle toss and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6


Amount Per Serving
Calories 341.0kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 20.3g32%
Saturated Fat 3.3g17%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 856.9mg36%
Total Carbohydrate 42.6g15%
Dietary Fiber 14.3g58%
Sugars 7.9g
Protein 11.3g23%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: poke, salad, sesame, vinaigrette, seaweed, macadamia, nuts, soy, sauce, honey, garlic, shallots, chili, peppers, cilantro, crunchy, vegan, fresh, umami, asian, inspired
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