Spring is the perfect time to enjoy a delightful picnic in a park blooming under the gentle sun, and we have the ideal recipe for you: a vegan salmon sandwich perfect for these glorious days. Indeed, a great picnic offers the perfect chance to immerse yourself in nature, perhaps with friends and family. And what’s better than a barbecue in the countryside, surrounded by lush greenery and the sound of birds chirping?
Today, we bring you a recipe combining fresh and innovative flavours: a homemade vegan salmon sandwich. This sandwich, made with simple yet surprising ingredients, is ideal for celebrating spring with an alfresco lunch.
Ingredients
- Your favourite type of bread
- Two medium carrots
- One ripe avocado
- Your choice of vegan spread (or vegan mayonnaise)
- One tablespoon of soy sauce
- One tablespoon of olive oil
- One tablespoon of liquid smoke
- One sheet of nori seaweed
- One lemon
- Garden rocket (as desired)
Tools
- Cheesecloth (for wrapping the seaweed)
- Vegetable peeler
Procedure
1. Prepare the ‘salmon’ carrots
Use the vegetable peeler to slice the carrots without peeling them. Cut the nori sheet into smaller pieces, lay out the cheesecloth, and place the seaweed in the middle. Wrap it up to form a pouch. Boil the carrots in a pot along with the seaweed pouch for about 10 minutes until soft.
Once cooked, drain the carrots and pat dry with a kitchen towel to remove any excess moisture. Place the carrots in a bowl, add soy sauce, olive oil, and liquid smoke. Stir well, cover, and let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
2. Prepare the avocado
Dice the avocado and season with salt, olive oil, and lemon juice. Mash some of the cubes with a fork to create a creamy texture.
3. Assemble the sandwich
Hollow out the bread slightly by removing excess crumbs. Spread a layer of your chosen vegan spread or mayonnaise on the bread. Add some garden rocket, several slices of marinated carrots, and the seasoned avocado. Close the sandwich and get ready to enjoy!
With this fresh and tasty, completely vegan sandwich, your picnic will surely be a hit! You can also vary the ingredients and tailor it to your own taste, adding some crunchy vegetables or various vegan sauces.
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Potato and savoy cabbage gateau: a traditional classic
