Homemade Salad Bread
[Healthy Home Cooking] Making Delicious Salad Bread (feat. Homemade Vegan Mayonnaise)
Pay attention! We’re not using store-bought mayonnaise, but a homemade vegan version for our salad bread. This recipe brings together the crispness of fresh vegetables, the creaminess of mashed potatoes, and the sweet-tartness of apples, all coated in a luscious, homemade vegan mayo. Perfect for a delightful brunch or a wholesome snack!
Salad Ingredients- 2 large eggs
- ½ medium onion
- ½ medium carrot
- 1 cucumber
- 1 medium potato
- 1 small apple
Homemade Vegan Mayonnaise Ingredients- 1 handful raw cashews (about 50g)
- 1 clove garlic
- Pinch of black pepper
- 1-2 Tbsp lemon juice
- Pinch of salt
- 2-3 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp honey or agave syrup (optional)
- 1 handful raw cashews (about 50g)
- 1 clove garlic
- Pinch of black pepper
- 1-2 Tbsp lemon juice
- Pinch of salt
- 2-3 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp honey or agave syrup (optional)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Let’s prepare the main ingredients for our ‘Salad Bread’ today. We have 2 large eggs, ½ medium onion, ½ medium carrot, 1 cucumber, 1 medium potato, and 1 small apple.
Step 2
We’ll start by soaking the raw cashews for our homemade vegan mayonnaise. Soak about a handful (around 50g) in water for a short while. This step helps to achieve a wonderfully smooth and creamy texture for the mayo.
Step 3
Finely mince ½ medium onion. To mellow its sharp flavor, soak the minced onion in cold water for about 10 minutes. After soaking, drain it thoroughly, squeezing out any excess water. This will enhance the overall flavor of the salad.
Step 4
Slice the cucumber thinly, then sprinkle it generously with coarse salt. Let it sit for about 20 minutes to draw out moisture. This process ensures the cucumber stays crisp and prevents the salad from becoming watery. After salting, squeeze out all the excess water firmly.
Step 5
Peel and finely dice ½ medium carrot. The sweetness and vibrant color of the carrot will add a lovely touch to our salad.
Step 6
Peel and cut 1 medium potato into chunks. Boil the potato until it’s completely tender. Once cooked, drain the water and mash the potato thoroughly while it’s still warm, using a fork or a potato masher. Aim for a smooth, lump-free consistency.
Step 7
Traditionally, boiled eggs are mashed into the salad. However, to save time and add a unique texture, we’ll try a different approach today: making scrambled eggs instead! This is a great little tip.
Step 8
Whisk 2 large eggs and cook them as scrambled eggs in a lightly oiled pan. Cook them until they are just set and still moist, then finely chop them with a fork once cooled. This will add a lovely tender element to the salad.
Step 9
Now, firmly squeeze out all the moisture from the salted cucumber slices. This step is crucial for preventing a watery salad and concentrating the flavors. You’ll find the salted cucumber alone is already quite delicious!
Step 10
Remember that apple we prepared? Core and finely dice 1 small apple. Its refreshing tartness and sweetness will beautifully complement the other ingredients in the salad.
Step 11
All the components for our salad are now ready! We have mashed potato, minced onion, diced carrot, squeezed cucumber, scrambled egg, and diced apple. The colorful array of fresh ingredients looks incredibly appetizing!
Step 12
It’s time to create our special homemade vegan mayonnaise to bind everything together. Gather the soaked cashews, 1 clove of garlic, a pinch of pepper, 1-2 tablespoons of lemon juice, a pinch of salt, and 2-3 tablespoons of olive oil. If you like a touch of sweetness, you can add about 1 teaspoon of honey or agave syrup.
Step 13
Place all the vegan mayonnaise ingredients into a blender. Blend until smooth and creamy. Watch it transform into a luscious sauce – the blender whirring away is a sign of deliciousness being made!
Step 14
Add about 1 teaspoon of honey (or agave syrup) for a hint of sweetness and give it another quick blend. Ta-da! Our homemade vegan mayonnaise is ready. It boasts a fantastic flavor that rivals, if not surpasses, store-bought versions, offering both health benefits and incredible taste. You’ll love its rich, savory notes!
Step 15
In a large bowl, combine all the prepared salad ingredients: mashed potato, minced onion, diced carrot, squeezed cucumber, scrambled egg, and diced apple. Generously add the homemade vegan mayonnaise. For an extra aromatic touch, sprinkle in some dried parsley and basil. It looks and smells wonderful!
Step 16
Now, gently mix everything together until well combined – ‘shake, shake, shake!’ The vibrant colors of the vegetables and fruit beautifully blend with the creamy mayonnaise, creating a truly appealing salad. You’ll appreciate the distinct textures and harmonious flavors of each ingredient.
Step 17
And there you have it! A delicious and wholesome salad filling for your salad bread, made with love and healthy ingredients. Let’s all enjoy delicious and healthy meals made at home. This is perfect for the whole family to enjoy!
