Vegan Zucchini Blossom Salad Recipe

Vegan zucchini blossom salad is a light, nutritious dish perfect for those who love plant-based cuisine. With its refreshing flavors from natural ingredients, this salad is not only easy to make but also great for your health. Let’s explore how to prepare this delicious dish in the following article.

Preparing the Ingredients

To make a light vegan zucchini blossom salad, you’ll need the following ingredients:

• Fresh zucchini blossoms: 200 grams
• Carrot: 1 medium
• Cucumber: 1
• Vietnamese coriander and cilantro: a small amount
• Crushed roasted peanuts: 2 tablespoons
• Vegan fish sauce, sugar, lime, chili

Ingredients for Vegan Zucchini Blossom Salad

Prepping the Ingredients

Rinse the zucchini blossoms, remove the tough stems, and cut them into bite-sized pieces. Soak the blossoms in lightly salted water for 5-10 minutes to ensure cleanliness, then drain and let them dry.

Peel the carrot, rinse, and julienne it. Rinse the cucumber, cut it in half lengthwise, remove the seeds, and slice it into long, thin pieces similar to the carrot.

Rinse the Vietnamese coriander and cilantro, then finely chop them. Keep the crushed roasted peanuts separate.

Prepping the Ingredients

Making the Salad Dressing

A crucial element that gives the salad its distinctive flavor is the dressing. You can prepare the dressing using the following recipe:

• 3 tablespoons of vegan fish sauce
• 2 tablespoons of sugar
• 1 tablespoon of lime juice
• 1-2 finely chopped chilies

Mix these ingredients thoroughly until the sugar dissolves completely. Taste and adjust the balance of sourness, sweetness, and saltiness to suit your preference.

Mixing and Presenting the Salad

Place the zucchini blossoms, carrot, and cucumber in a large bowl. Gradually pour the dressing over the ingredients, mixing well with your hands or chopsticks to ensure the flavors are evenly distributed. Let the salad sit for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Once the salad is well-soaked, sprinkle the Vietnamese coriander, cilantro, and crushed roasted peanuts on top to enhance the flavor and color. Your light vegan zucchini blossom salad is now ready to be served.

Completed Vegan Zucchini Blossom Salad

Conclusion

With its simple preparation and easily available ingredients, the light vegan zucchini blossom salad is a perfect choice for light, nutritious meals. Not only does it help cool the body, but it also offers a delightful taste thanks to the harmonious blend of fresh ingredients. Try it at home and share your results with your loved ones!

References

• Original recipe from Dien May Xanh’s cooking section
• Guidelines for prepping and storing natural ingredients