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Vegan chive flower salad is a refreshing and nutritious dish perfect for any family meal. With its unique flavor from the combination of chive flowers, crisp vegetables, and a harmonious sweet and spicy dressing, this salad not only cools you down but also offers numerous health benefits.
Why You Should Try Vegan Chive Flower Salad?
Vegan chive flower salad is loved for its standout qualities:
- Enticing Flavor: The blend of the natural sweetness of chive flowers, the crunch of vegetables, and the sweet and tangy dressing creates a special culinary experience.
- High Nutritional Value: Chive flowers are rich in vitamins A, C, K, and minerals like potassium, calcium, and iron – aiding digestion, boosting immunity, and protecting heart health. The added vegetables provide extra fiber and essential nutrients.
- Easy to Prepare: The simple recipe and easily found ingredients allow you to make it at home in no time.
- Light and Refreshing: Ideal for summer or when you want to switch to a light vegan dish.
Vegan Chive Flower Salad with vibrant colors and amazing flavors
Ingredients Needed
To make a delicious vegan chive flower salad, prepare the following ingredients:
- Chive Flowers: 200g (choose fresh, undamaged flowers)
- Fried Tofu: 1 piece (cut into thin strips)
- Carrot: 1 (shredded thinly)
- Cucumber: 1 (deseeded and shredded)
- Bean Sprouts: 100g
- Roasted Peanuts: 50g (lightly crushed)
- Herbs: Vietnamese coriander, Thai basil (finely chopped)
- Fresh Chili: To taste
Dressing Recipe:
- Vegan Fish Sauce: 2 tablespoons
- Lime Juice: 2 tablespoons
- Sugar: 2 tablespoons
- Minced Garlic: 1 teaspoon
- Minced Chili: To taste
Fresh ingredients needed for vegan chive flower salad
Detailed Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Prepare the Ingredients
- Chive Flowers: Rinse under running water, cut into bite-sized pieces.
- Fried Tofu: Cut into 5cm long strips.
- Carrot & Cucumber: Peel and shred thinly.
- Bean Sprouts: Rinse, blanch briefly in boiling water, then drain.
- Herbs: Rinse and finely chop.
2. Prepare the Dressing
Mix vegan fish sauce, lime juice, sugar, minced garlic, and minced chili in a small bowl. Stir well until the sugar is completely dissolved. Adjust to taste.
3. Mix the Salad
Combine all the prepared ingredients (chive flowers, fried tofu, carrot, cucumber, bean sprouts) in a large bowl. Pour the dressing over the top and gently toss with your hands or a utensil to ensure the flavors are evenly distributed.
4. Finish and Enjoy
Arrange the salad on a plate, sprinkle with crushed roasted peanuts and herbs. The vegan chive flower salad is best enjoyed immediately after mixing.
Tip: To enhance the flavor, you can add prepped straw mushrooms or wood ear mushrooms to the salad.
Finished vegan chive flower salad full of color and appeal
Secrets to a Perfect Vegan Chive Flower Salad
- Choose Fresh Chive Flowers: Fresh chive flowers are typically dark green, plump, and not wilted.
- Blanch Bean Sprouts: Blanching the sprouts helps reduce their sharpness and increases their crunchiness.
- Salad Dressing: This is the soul of the salad. Adjust the balance of sour, sweet, and salty to suit your taste.
- Mix Salad Just Before Eating: This ensures the ingredients stay crisp and are evenly coated with the dressing.
“Vegan chive flower salad is an ideal dish to add to your daily menu. It’s not only delicious but also very beneficial for health.” – Nutritionist Nguyen Thi Anh, Hanoi Medical University.
Creative Variations for Vegan Chive Flower Salad
You can get creative with your vegan chive flower salad by adding different ingredients such as:
- Mushrooms: Straw mushrooms, wood ear mushrooms, oyster mushrooms.
- Vegetables: White cabbage, red cabbage, beetroot.
- Beans: Boiled green beans, roasted peanuts.
- Fruits: Green mango, pineapple strips.
“Adding green mango to the salad creates a unique sweet and sour flavor, perfect for hot summer days.” – Chef Le Van Nam, Golden Lotus Restaurant.
Conclusion
Vegan chive flower salad is a dish that’s not only delicious but also nutritious, easy to make, and suitable for everyone. Try out the recipe above to make this enticing salad at home. Don’t forget to share your results with us!
References:
- “Vietnamese Vegan Cuisine” – Ethnic Culture Publishing House.
- “Nutrition and Health” – Community Medicine Journal.
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