Crisp Split Pea Carrot Salad with Cucumber & Mint Yoghurt Dip

Quick & Easy, Snacking
Beginner

This Crisp Carrot Salad with Cucumber & Mint Yoghurt Dip recipe is a masterclass in easy, fresh plant-based eating. Julienned carrots are tossed in a zingy sesame, miso and lime dressing, then paired with a cucumber and mint yoghurt dip and topped with Fry's Spicy Split Pea Bites. The whole dish comes together in under 25 minutes. A great Easy Veg recipe for weekday lunches or light entertaining.

Serves: 4

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cooking Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

Carrot Salad

12 Fry’s Spicy Split Pea Bites
700g carrots, julienned
4 spring onions, sliced
1 Tbsp sesame seeds, toasted
2 Tbsp peanuts (optional)
1 chilli, sliced (optional)

Sesame-Miso Dressing

2cm piece fresh ginger, minced
1 garlic clove, minced
1 lime, zested and juiced
1 tsp vegan “fish” sauce
1 Tbsp miso paste
⅓ cup sesame oil

Cucumber & Mint Yoghurt Dip

½ cup yoghurt (or vegan yoghurt)
½ cucumber, grated
5g fresh mint, finely chopped
Salt, to taste

To Serve

5g fresh coriander and basil
4 wraps

Method

Preheat the air fryer to 180°C. Cook the Fry’s Spicy Split Pea Bites according to the packaging instructions until golden and crispy.
In a large bowl, combine the julienned carrots, sliced spring onions, toasted sesame seeds, peanuts and chilli, if using.
In a separate heatproof bowl, combine the minced ginger, garlic, lime zest and juice, vegan “fish” sauce and miso paste.
Heat the sesame oil in a small saucepan until hot, then carefully pour it over the ginger and garlic mixture. Stir well, then pour the dressing over the carrot mixture and toss until evenly coated.
For the yoghurt dip, squeeze any excess liquid from the grated cucumber. Mix the cucumber with the yoghurt and chopped mint, season with salt and stir to combine.
Spread a generous spoonful of the cucumber and mint yoghurt dip onto each wrap.
Top with the sesame-miso carrot salad, then add three Fry’s Spicy Split Pea Bites to each wrap.
Finish with fresh coriander and basil before serving.

Serving suggestion: Enjoy as a fresh lunch or light dinner, with extra lime wedges on the side if desired.

What are Fry’s Spicy Split Pea Bites?

Split peas are a nutritional powerhouse, high in plant protein, packed with fibre and rich in essential nutrients and Fry’s Spicy Split Pea Bites put them centre stage. Combined with chickpeas, zesty coriander, chilli and warming spices, they deliver serious flavour AND serious nutrition. They are soy-free, gluten-free, high in fibre and made with simple, well-known ingredients.

How do I make a cucumber and mint yoghurt dip?

Grate cucumber and squeeze out excess liquid, then combine with yoghurt, fresh mint and a pinch of salt. This EasyVeg recipe uses it as a creamy base in wraps alongside a sesame-miso carrot slaw and crispy Fry’s Spicy Split Pea Bites.