Crisp Air Vegan Side (Printable)
Light vegan side featuring crisp vegetables, fresh herbs, and zesty lemon dressing, ideal for summer meals.
# List of ingredients:
→ Vegetables
01 - 1 cup thinly sliced radishes
02 - 1 cup sugar snap peas, trimmed and sliced
03 - 1 cup cucumber, thinly sliced
04 - 1/2 cup shredded carrots
05 - 1/4 cup finely sliced spring onions (scallions)
→ Fresh Herbs
06 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
07 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
08 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
→ Dressing
09 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
10 - 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
11 - 1 teaspoon maple syrup
12 - 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
13 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
# Steps:
01 - In a large salad bowl, mix radishes, sugar snap peas, cucumber, carrots, and spring onions.
02 - Incorporate chopped dill, mint, and parsley into the vegetable mixture.
03 - Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, maple syrup, sea salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until emulsified.
04 - Pour dressing over vegetables and herbs, then gently toss to evenly coat all ingredients.
05 - Adjust seasoning to taste and serve immediately to preserve crispness.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It comes together in the time it takes to boil water, but tastes like you planned it for hours.
- Every bite has that satisfying crunch that makes you reach for another forkful without thinking.
- The lemon dressing brightens everything without drowning the vegetables, letting each flavor speak.
02 -
- Don't dress this more than five minutes before serving or the vegetables will release water and turn the bowl into a puddle.
- If your radishes are very spicy, soak the slices in ice water for ten minutes to mellow them out.
03 -
- Use a mandoline to get paper thin slices quickly and evenly, just watch your fingers.
- Chill your serving bowl in the fridge for ten minutes before assembling, it keeps everything crisper longer.