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Vegan Salpicão, a dish from the heavens! Whenever I have a celebratory occasion, I love making this dish, which is more like a salad. Be it Easter, Christmas, it’s always on my table. Salpicão is traditionally made with chicken in Brazil, but this is my vegan version made with smoked tofu. Whenever I use soy products, I make sure to use organic ones. The crunchiness of the shoestring potatoes on top adds a special touch, and when you mix everything together, it's an explosion of flavors.
Tofu, Carrot, Corn, Celery, Apple
Gluten, Dairy, Eggs, Nuts
40 minutes
20 minutes
20 minutes
1 cup grated carrot
1 cup cooked corn
1/2 red onion, diced
1/2 cup celery, diced
1 green apple, diced
450g smoked tofu, grated
2 tablespoons vegan mayonnaise (note: there's a recipe for avocado mayonnaise on the site that goes very well with this recipe)
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 large sweet potato, grated (for making shoestring potatoes)
Salt and pepper to taste
Olive oil for frying
Prepare the Shoestring Potatoes:
Grate the sweet potato finely. You can use a food processor with a fine grating attachment for ease. Heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Fry the grated sweet potato until crispy and golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Mix the Salad:
In a large bowl, combine the grated carrot, cooked corn, diced red onion, diced celery, diced green apple, and grated smoked tofu.
Add the Dressing:
Add the vegan mayonnaise and Dijon mustard to the bowl. Mix everything well until all ingredients are evenly coated. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve:
Transfer the mixed salad to a serving dish and top with the crispy shoestring potatoes. Serve immediately.
Tip: For an extra burst of flavor, let the salad sit in the refrigerator for an hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Variation: Substitute the smoked tofu with chickpeas for a soy-free version.
Calories: 200, Protein: 8g, Carbohydrates: 25g, Fat: 8g
Enjoy this Vegan Salpicão as a side dish or a light main course. It’s perfect for festive occasions and brings a delightful mix of textures and flavors to your table
