Salpicão (Summer carrot salad)

Name: Salpicão (Summer carrot salad)
Ingredients: 1 large carrot (grated); 1 cup smoked tofu (grated); 1 green apple (chopped); 1 cup corn; 1 cup peas; 1 cup shredded red cabbage; 1 cup shredded white cabbage; ½ onion (thinly sliced); vegan mayonnaise (to taste); shoestring potatoes (for topping); salt (to taste); parsley or cilantro (to taste)

A close-up of a mixed vegetable salad with grated carrots, cabbage, peas, and dressing on a white tray.

This traditional Brazilian salad is crunchy, creamy, and incredibly refreshing—the ultimate summer side dish.

Ingredients

1

large carrot grated
1 cup

smoked tofu grated
1

green apple chopped
1 cup

corn
1 cup

peas
1 cup

shredded red cabbage
1 cup

shredded white cabbage
½

onion thinly sliced
vegan mayonnaise to taste
shoestring potatoes for topping
salt to taste
parsley or cilantro to taste

Instructions

In a large bowl, mix the carrot, tofu, apple, corn, peas, cabbages, and onion.
Add vegan mayo and your choice of fresh herbs. Season with salt.
Mix well and refrigerate until cold.
Top with a generous handful of shoestring potatoes just before serving for that signature crunch!

Notes

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