Green Pea and Chickpea Salad with Basil Vinaigrette
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups of frozen green peas
- 1 can of chickpeas
- 10 raw cashews
- 2–3 tablespoons pine nuts
- 10 fresh basil leaves
- 5 fresh mint leaves
- 1/3 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons vegan mayo
- 1/2 lime or 1/3 lemon
- 1/2 inch scallion, minced
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
- Olive oil
- Sea salt and pepper
Instructions
Boil the frozen peas for 5 minutes, then drench in cold water. Combine all the ingredients for the vinaigrette, except 5 cashews, in a mini blender or food processor. Blend until you get a good creamy consistency. Add the cashews and pulse a few times to get some nice chunks. Combine the drained chickpeas and green peas in a bowl. Add vinaigrette and mix. You can sprinkle some pine nuts or pair this salad with some roasted veggies. Bon appétit!
Keywords: green peas, chickpeas, basil