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Seaweed Salad Recipe (Ensaladang Lato)

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Seaweed Salad or Ensaladang Lato is a type of Filipino salad that makes use of edible seaweed as its main ingredient. These types of seaweeds are sometimes called sea grapes because of its grape-like appearance.

Seaweed Salad Recipe

This recipe features two different types of Lato: the small circular variety and the bigger ones with an oval shape. Choose which type you like. I had to make use of both because I got these fresh from the wet market and I wanted to taste both types while at this condition. The result was as expected; both turned out fresh and delicious. It was the best side dish for fried fish and grilled squid.

I enjoy having ensalada for my Filipino meal. I enjoy ensaladang lato as much as I liked ensaladang talong.

Seaweed Salad

The good thing about making seaweed salad is its ease in preparation. It is just like making a dip for your crispy pata: combine all the ingredients in a bowl (except for the lato), mix well, and add the lato. Toss. Leave it for a few minutes to soak and then you can enjoy it.

This edible seaweed is abundant in the Philippines. The lady from the wet market where I got these from told me that these were from Batangas. I am sure that this seaweed or its similar varieties are scattered all around the country. I even read an interesting story narrating an experience in harvesting lato in Palawan. That sounds quite an adventure.

Lato Sea Grapes Salad

Try this Seaweed Salad Recipe (Ensaladang Lato). Let me know what you think.

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4.25 from 4 votes

Seaweed Salad Recipe (Ensaladang Lato)

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 minute
Total Time 16 minutes
Servings 3
Author Vanjo Merano

Ingredients

  • ¼ lb. lato or sea grapes, rinsed
  • 1 large plum tomato cored and diced
  • 1 medium red onion minced
  • ¼ cup white vinegar
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon granulated white sugar

Instructions

  • In a bowl, combine vinegar, salt, pepper, sugar, tomato, and onion. Stir to mix.
  • Add the lato or sea grapes. Toss. Let it stay for at last 10 minutes.
  • Transfer to a serving bowl. Serve.
  • Share and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 3g

Lato Sea Grapes Salad Recipe

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Comments

  1. Jan says

    April 6, 2019 at 10:37 pm

    I’ve just bought some sea grapes and this recipe sounds delicious,I will try it.

    Reply
  2. Eloise acierto says

    October 11, 2018 at 1:56 am

    Hi ask lang po if anytime ok lang kumain ng ensaladang lato? I mean ok lang ba if kumain po ng lato during dinner time?thank you

    Reply
    • Nancy says

      February 22, 2019 at 7:27 am

      Thanks much for sharing!

      Reply
  3. lifen says

    March 28, 2018 at 1:47 am

    4 stars
    my tatay used to do this, but sometimes he adds hilaw na manga and its so good.

    Reply
  4. Janie says

    September 9, 2016 at 9:25 am

    This looks so good I want to dive right in it! But where would I find these sea Grapes ( they look like green pearls even without other colorful ingredients (as in the first part of the article) I still wanted to dive in…I’m on the East Coast

    Reply
    • Vanjo Merano says

      September 17, 2016 at 2:50 pm

      I am not sure if there are sea grapes exported here in North America. However, it should be bountiful in South East Asia.

      Reply
  5. Ana says

    August 13, 2016 at 4:23 pm

    5 stars
    Hi Mr. Vanjo,
    Is it ok if I use kelps intead of Lato? We don’t have Lato here in Canada.

    Thanks for sharing your good recipes.

    Reply
    • Vanjo Merano says

      August 13, 2016 at 4:53 pm

      Ana -- Kelps are also seaweeds, but these are not the same as Lato. Although you can try to use Kelp for this recipe, I cannot guarantee the result. I would recommend making Kelp Slaw instead.

      Reply
  6. Fedelyn says

    August 11, 2016 at 6:17 pm

    Paborito ko po ito,thank you for this recipe

    Reply
    • Vanjo Merano says

      August 11, 2016 at 6:27 pm

      Wala pong anuman, Fedelyn 🙂

      Reply
  7. Renee Avila says

    August 11, 2016 at 6:12 pm

    5 stars
    This is how exactly my mom makes it. Thank you for the recipe.

    Reply
    • Vanjo Merano says

      August 11, 2016 at 6:27 pm

      You are welcome 🙂 Do not forget to thank your mom for making this for you 🙂

      Reply
  8. jassy says

    August 11, 2016 at 2:25 pm

    3 stars
    You forget the genger,its more delicious with genger adding on it,,

    Reply
    • Vanjo Merano says

      August 11, 2016 at 5:37 pm

      Jassy, thanks for the feedback. I believe that I did not forget a thing. I use ginger mostly for fish and other ingredients that are either fishy or pungent. It is a good ingredient to take away the unwanted odor and taste. As for Lato, I think that adding ginger can distract your taste buds and prevent you from enjoying the natural taste of the sea grapes.

      Reply
      • Fedelyn says

        August 11, 2016 at 6:26 pm

        I agree,thank you po sa recipe, can i copy this recipe and post it on my facebook page?thank you

      • Vanjo Merano says

        August 11, 2016 at 6:28 pm

        Sure po, please do.

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