Creamy Herb Pea Salad

Prepared and photographed by NutraMilk nutritionist, Florencia Tagliavini.

This great side salad is creamy and full of flavor. The key ingredient is a plant-based mayo dressing made with a cashew butter base in the NutraMilk. It´s super quick to make, it´s gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free, vegan and paleo friendly. Enjoy!

Check out all the healthy nutrients that cashews offer here.

INGREDIENTS

For pea salad

• 1 16 ounce bag frozen green peas or canned or fresh peas
• ½ cup chopped red onion
• 4 ounces cubed cheddar cheese, vegan (optional)
• 1 tbsp. fresh parsley chopped
• ½ tbsp. fresh dill chopped

For mayo dressing

• 3 tbsp. cashew butter made with the NutraMilk
• ¼ -¾ cup water
• ¼ cup vegetable oil
• 1 tbsp. Dijon mustard or other mustard
• 1 tbsp. apple cider vinegar
• 2 tsp. maple syrup (optional)

For cashew butter

• 2 cups (300g) cashews
• 1/8 teaspoon Pink Himalayan salt (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS

• Making cashew butter
  • Place cashews and salt in the NutraMilk container.
  • Press Butter cycle, set for 5-6 minutes.
  • Press Start.
  • Open the container lid.
  • If necessary, set for an additional 1-2 minutes for a creamier butter.

• Place all plant-based mayo dressing ingredients in the NutraMilk and ¨Mix¨ until well-combined. Start by adding a little bit of water and see how the consistency turns out.
• Add peas, cheese, onion, parsley and dill to a salad bowl along with desired amount of mayo dressing and gently toss together. Enjoy!