This vibrant salad is perfect for hot days!
Serve it as a side with homemade pizza or bring it to a BBQ. Simply assemble right before serving so that it remains refreshingly crunchy.
Chili, Mint, and Bean Shoot Salad [Vegan]
Ingredients You Need for Chili, Mint, and Bean Shoot Salad
For the Salad
- 1 small red onion, peeled and very finely sliced
- 2 cups of fresh bean shoots (such as edamame sprouts)
- 2 red capsicum peppers, core removed and thinly sliced
- 1 cup of fresh mint leaves, thoroughly washed
- 2 long red chillies, seeded and very finely sliced
Dressing
- 2 tablespoons of vegan fish sauce
- ½ tablespoon of minced ginger
- 1 tablespoon of fresh lime juice
- 1 ½ tablespoons of pure maple syrup
How to Prepare Chili, Mint, and Bean Shoot Salad
- Gather all ingredients.
- Combine the salad elements: sliced red onion, crisp bean shoots (like edamame sprouts), thinly sliced red peppers, fresh mint leaves, and seeded chillies. Mix gently in a large bowl.
- In a separate container or directly into the bowl at this stage, whisk together all dressing components – vegan fish sauce, ginger, lime juice, and maple syrup – until well blended.
- Add the dressing to the salad mixture, toss everything thoroughly to ensure even coating.
- For optimal texture, serve this vibrant salad immediately. Enjoy its crispness!
Notes
Remember that assembling just before serving helps maintain the desired crunchiness of the bean shoots and other elements.