Vegan Olivier - Russian Potato Salad
Olivier is a traditional Russian dish that is served on holidays and gatherings. This version doesn’t contain animal products and is much lighter than the tradition one.
Ingredients
Salad:
- 270 g potatoes medium
- 270 g carrots medium
- 150 g green peas
- 3 pickled cucumbers
- 1 handful green onion chopped
Vegan mayo:
- 150 g soft tofu
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil estra virgin
- 1 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- Boil potatoes and carrots for 25-30 mins, and let them cool down. Also, cook peas for 5 mins if you are using frozen.
- Peel the potatoes and carrots, cutting them into small cubes. Place them in a bowl along with cooked peas.
- Chop gherkins into small squares and add them to a bowl.
- For a dressing, place tofu with lemon juice, oil, nutritional yeast and salt in a blender or food processor. Blend until you get a silky smooth consistency.
- Dress the salad, mix well and then garnish with pre-cut green onion. Leave in the fridge for 1-2 hours. Serve cold with crackers, bread or as a side salad.
Nutrition
Calories: 213kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 8gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gPotassium: 638mgFiber: 6gVitamin A: 11571IUVitamin C: 34mgCalcium: 89mgIron: 2mg