Vibrant Carrot Rape Salad: A Refreshing & Easy Vegan Dish
Vibrant Carrot Rape Salad: A Refreshing & Easy Vegan Dish
Easy Vegan Cooking: Delicious Homemade Carrot Rape and Pickled Carrots
Whip up this delightful carrot rape salad with minimal effort! This vibrant dish is perfect as a healthy vegan option and doubles as a quick pickled carrot preparation. Its sweet and tangy flavor profile makes it an excellent addition to salads, sandwiches, or as a side dish, adding a burst of freshness and color.
Carrot Rape Ingredients- 350g carrots (approx. 1 medium-sized carrot)
- 3 Tbsp olive oil
- A pinch of sugar (adjust based on carrot sweetness)
- 1 Tbsp whole grain mustard
- 2 Tbsp lemon juice
Pickling Ingredients- 0.5 Tbsp salt
- 2 Tbsp sugar
- 3 Tbsp vinegar
- 0.5 Tbsp salt
- 2 Tbsp sugar
- 3 Tbsp vinegar
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, thoroughly wash and peel the carrots. Use a mandoline or a julienne peeler to create thin, even strips. If your carrots are particularly sweet, feel free to reduce the amount of sugar added. For example, if the carrots are very sweet, you might only need 1/2 Tbsp of sugar.
Step 2
Estimate the amount of julienned carrots. Typically, one medium-sized carrot weighs around 350g.
Step 3
In a bowl, combine 3 Tbsp vinegar, 2 Tbsp sugar, and 0.5 Tbsp salt. Stir gently until the sugar and salt are dissolved. Add the julienned carrots to this mixture and toss to coat evenly. Let the carrots marinate for about 30 minutes. (If your carrots are sweet, reducing the sugar to 1 Tbsp is a good option.)
Step 4
After 30 minutes of pickling, the carrots will release moisture. Squeeze out as much liquid as possible by hand. Your carrots are now ready to be transformed into delicious carrot rape.
Step 5
To the squeezed carrots, add 3 Tbsp of olive oil, 1 Tbsp of whole grain mustard, and a pinch of sugar. Mix everything together until well combined. If you don’t have whole grain mustard, regular mustard works just fine. You can also substitute the sugar with a little honey for sweetness.
Step 6
Your glossy and flavorful carrot rape is ready! The taste is delightful immediately after preparation, but allowing it to rest in the refrigerator for a day will deepen the flavors and offer a different, equally enjoyable experience. Enjoy it right away or let it meld for enhanced taste.
