Pea shoots are one of our favorite microgreens. They can be used in addition to salad greens, or as the base of a salad. Here is our recipe for Caesar Pea Shoot Salad with Chickpea Salad
Pea Shoots
Dressing:
3/4 cup cashews - soaked in boiling water for 10 minutes
1 garlic clove
2 tsp capers
1/2 peeled lemon
2 tsp Dijon mustard
1/2 cup water (more/less depending on how thick you like your dressing)
salt and pepper to taste
Chickpea Salad:
1 can chickpeas - drained and rinsed
2-3 tbsp vegan mayo
1/2 red onion - diced
3 tbsp sunflower seeds
3 tbsp carrot - finely diced
3 tbsp celery - finely diced
1/4 red pepper - finely diced
juice from 1/2 lemon
salt and pepper to taste