Refreshing Sea Moss Salads

A sea moss salad is a salad that has sea moss as a main component. Sea moss is commonly utilized as a thickening agent in soups, stews, and desserts, but it can also be incorporated into salads. Sea moss salads are a well-liked choice for those following vegan or vegetarian diets, as sea moss provides essential nutrients like phosphorous, amino acids, potassium, and fatty acids such as omega-3 and omega-6. They are a great choice for those wanting to add more plant-based foods to their diet, as they are both refreshing and healthy.

In today’s blog, we’ll share with you two delicious and refreshing sea moss recipes that are also extremely healthy and nutritious.  

Indulge in a nutritious and tasty Vegetable Salad with Sea Moss mixed in, featuring crisp vegetables and a zesty dressing! This salad is excellent for a quick lunch or as a dinner side dish.

Ingredients:

• Two cups of mixed greens
• Half a cup of cherry tomatoes
• Half a cup of sliced cucumbers
• Half a cup of sliced bell peppers
• One-fourth cup of sliced red onions
• One-fourth cup of fresh parsley
• One-fourth cup of fresh cilantro
• One-fourth cup of soaked sea moss
• Two tablespoons of lemon juice
• Two tablespoons of olive oil
• One tablespoon of honey or agave syrup
• Salt and pepper (to taste)

Method:

1. Allow the sea moss to sit in cold water for 24-48 hours until it becomes soft and flexible.
2. Strain the sea moss and wash it completely with cold water.
3. Combine lemon juice, olive oil, honey or agave syrup, salt, and pepper in a different bowl to create the dressing.
4. Combine the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumbers, sliced bell peppers, sliced red onions, fresh parsley, and fresh cilantro in a big mixing bowl.
5. Add the sea moss to the mixing bowl and mix generously.
6. Drizzle the dressing onto the salad and mix well to ensure it is evenly coated.
7. Cool the salad in the fridge for a minimum of 30 minutes prior to serving.

Enhance your meal with this flavorful and nutritious recipe that brings a taste of the tropics. Prepared with fresh vegetables, mango, sea moss, and a zesty dressing, this salad is ideal for a light midday meal or a side option for dinner.

Ingredients:

• One cup of soaked and rinsed sea moss
• Half a red onion (thinly sliced)
• One red bell pepper (diced)
• One mango (diced)
• One avocado (diced)
• One-fourth cup of fresh cilantro (chopped)
• One-fourth cup of fresh lime juice
• Two tablespoons of olive oil

Method:

1. Allow the sea moss to sit in water for 4-6 hours, or until it turns tender.
2. Thoroughly rinse the sea moss to ensure all the sand and debris are removed.
3. Mix the sea moss, red onion, red bell pepper, mango, avocado, and cilantro in a big bowl.
4. Combine lime juice, olive oil, and sea salt in a small bowl to make the dressing.
5. Drizzle the dressing onto the salad and mix until everything is thoroughly covered.
6. Refrigerate for a minimum of 30 minutes before serving to allow it to cool.