Today we are going to make one of the most delicious vegan foods out there “The Vegan pea salad”. The most important ingredient in the preparation of this dish is of course “pea”.
Ingredients needed to make the vegan pea salad
- 20 oz of frozen or fresh peas
- ¼ cup diced red onions
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
- 8 slices tempeh bacon (or any other smoky vegan protein of your choice)
- 1 cup vegan ranch dressing or vegan mayo
Instructions
Before you go ahead and make your salad, you will need to blanch the peas and soak the onions.
- Blanching the peas help their coat to turn a brighter green while keeping their fresh flavour and it’s a very simple process to carry out while soaking the onions in cold water takes away some of the sharp flavours of the raw onions but ensures that it retains its taste, flavour and texture.
- Steps to follow when blanching your peas;
- Boil a pot of water and prepare another bowl of ice water that can fit a colander into. Put the peas into the boiling water for 2 minutes if they are fresh or 30 seconds if they are frozen.
- Carefully strain the peas using the prepared colander and then place the colander in the bowl of ice water to stop the peas from cooking further.
- Drain the water and your peas are ready to be used.
