This cannabis infused seaweed salad is a restaurant-quality wakame dish you can make at home in under 10 minutes — and with your choice of infusion method. Use infused sesame oil in the dressing for even distribution, or finish with an infused chili oil drizzle for a spicy kick. Either way, the result is a gorgeous, healthy salad that tastes better than what you’d get at most Asian restaurants.
Ingredients for the Cannabis Infused Seaweed Salad
Here’s everything you need for this cannabis infused seaweed salad:
For the Wakame
- 15g dried wakame seaweed — available at Asian supermarkets; dried expands dramatically when hydrated
- 3 cups water — for boiling and hydrating the wakame
For the Dressing
- 1 tsp sesame oil — use infused sesame oil here for the cannabis infusion; regular sesame oil also works
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1.5 tbsp soy sauce
- 1.5 tbsp cane sugar (or granulated sugar — see tips below)
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
For the Salad
- ¼ cup daikon radish — sliced or julienned
- ¼ cup carrots — sliced or grated
- ½ tomato — diced (roma, heirloom, or regular)
- ¼ cup corn
- ¼ cup edamame
- 1 cup arugula — baby arugula preferred, regular works fine
- Infused chili oil (optional) — drizzle on top at the end as your infusion method
Wakame Seaweed Salad Recipe: Step by Step
Follow these steps for the perfect wakame seaweed salad recipe:
- Hydrate the wakame: Bring 3 cups of water to a boil, then turn off the heat. Add 15g of dried wakame and let it soak for 3–5 minutes until fully expanded. Strain through a sieve and rinse with cold water. (Save the wakame water — it can be used as a base for other recipes.)
- Make the dressing: Add sesame oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, cane sugar, and sesame seeds to a mason jar or container with a lid. Seal and shake well to combine. If you’re using infused sesame oil, this is where the cannabis goes in.
- Build the salad: In a large mixing bowl, combine the hydrated wakame, daikon, carrots, tomato, corn, edamame, and arugula.
- Dress and toss: Pour most of the dressing over the salad and toss well with tongs or a large spoon and fork. Save a little dressing to drizzle over the top when plating.
- Plate and finish: Transfer to a bowl, drizzle the remaining dressing, sprinkle extra sesame seeds, and optionally finish with a cannabis infused chili oil drizzle for heat and infusion.
Infused Sesame Oil Salad Dressing: The Infusion Method
The primary infusion method for this recipe is the infused sesame oil salad dressing. Sesame oil is the traditional flavor base for wakame salads and it infuses beautifully with cannabis. To make infused sesame oil, decarb your cannabis and infuse it into sesame oil using a slow cooker, double boiler, or Magical Butter Machine. Use the same ratio you would for any cannabis oil. The sesame flavor is strong enough to completely mask the cannabis taste — you’ll barely notice it’s infused at all.
Cannabis Infused Chili Oil Drizzle Option
A cannabis infused chili oil drizzle at the end is a great alternative if you don’t have infused sesame oil ready. Just a small drizzle over the plated salad adds both heat and THC. The amount is completely up to you — a few drops for a mild dose, more if you like it spicy and strong. This method also lets each person at the table control their own dose, which is handy when serving to friends.
Wakame Salad With Edamame and Arugula: Tips
A few things to know about making this wakame salad with edamame and arugula:
- Wakame expands a lot — 15g of dried wakame becomes a big bowl of rehydrated seaweed. Don’t over-add it.
- Cane sugar vs granulated sugar: cane sugar is exclusively from sugar cane; granulated sugar may come from sugar beets. Either works in the dressing. Coconut sugar also works.
- Cut or don’t cut the wakame: Wakame comes in large strands. Fordee leaves them whole — “I like it big” — but you can slice them smaller if you prefer.
- Daikon storage: Daikon radishes last 2 weeks in the fridge. To freeze: blanch in boiling water for 2–4 minutes, drain, bag, and freeze for months.
- Vegan-friendly: Use cane sugar and double-check your soy sauce. The rest of the ingredients are naturally vegan.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do I find dried wakame seaweed?
Any Asian supermarket carries dried wakame. Look in the seaweed or dry goods aisle. It’s typically very affordable — a package that makes many servings usually costs under $5. You can also find it in the international aisle of large grocery chains or order online.
Can I use regular oil instead of sesame oil?
Technically yes, but sesame oil is what gives wakame salad its distinctive flavor. Fordee uses sunflower oil in a pinch and it still tastes good — but if you can get sesame oil (especially infused sesame oil), use it. The authentic flavor is worth it.
Is this cannabis infused seaweed salad healthy?
Very. Wakame is rich in iodine, omega-3s, and antioxidants. Edamame provides plant-based protein and fiber. Arugula is packed with vitamins K and C. The dressing is light — just a teaspoon of oil, vinegar, and soy sauce. It’s one of the healthiest cannabis infused recipes on the channel.
How do I know how strong this will be?
Potency depends entirely on how strong your infused sesame oil or chili oil is. If you know the THC content of your oil, you can calculate dosage per serving. Start conservatively — you can always drizzle a little more chili oil or use a slightly stronger dressing next time.
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