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Corn, peas and carrots (easy warm veg salad)

February 8, 2023

This warm veg salad with corn, peas and carrots is very simple and easy to make. It makes a delicious side dish for any meal

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This warm veg salad is a delicious combination of corn, peas and carrots. Spice everything with garlic and you’ll have a fantastic vegetable side dish for the whole family.

It’s impressive how simple ingredients can taste so good together! In fact, this recipe is super simple and budget-friendly (you most likely have all the ingredients in your pantry). And it’s perfect for any time of the year.

Corn, peas and carrots perfectly complement each other, and provide vitamins, minerals, protein, and fiber. Yes, this warm veg salad is deliciously healthy!

If you have prepared a complex and satisfying main course, then a light vegetable side dish or a warm veg salad is just what you need. So bright and delicious, you will want to make it again and again!

Useful tips

This corn, peas and carrots recipe is so simple that even a beginner cook can easily cope with it. Anyway, let me give you some tips for the perfect result:

  • You can use fresh, canned, or frozen corn for this recipe.
  • Regarding peas, frozen or fresh ones are exactly what you need. I do not advise using canned peas, they have a different taste, which will simply spoil this warm veg salad.
  • Peel the carrots and slice them. Make sure that the slices are uniform in size so all the pieces are evenly cooked in a steamer. Be careful not to overcook the carrots – they should be tender, but not mushy.
  • Add balsamic vinegar. Just drizzle a little balsamic vinegar over the vegetables before serving – this way ordinary corn, peas and carrots will instantly turn into an exquisite dish.
  • You can replace fresh garlic with garlic powder if you want to make the taste more delicate.
  • Don’t have leeks? It’s not a problem at all! Replace it with regular onions.
  • You can use full sized or baby carrots for this recipe. Baby carrots don’t require peeling or chopping.
  • This dish is delicious both cold and warm.

What is the best dressing for this warm veg salad?

My favorite option is extra virgin olive oil. It will perfectly emphasize the taste of vegetables and will not add anything superfluous.

However, if you want something original, combine 1 clove of garlic (minced), a pinch of dry ground paprika (or ½tsp crushed fresh red chili pepper), 1tsp red wine vinegar, 2Tbsp olive oil, 2Tbsp chopped fresh parsley. Add salt and ground black pepper to taste and pour over the corn, peas and carrots. You will get a fantastic side dish!

What else to add to this vegetable side dish

The beauty of this dish is in its simplicity. Here corn, peas and carrots are perfectly combined and complement each other. However, if you want to add something else to this recipe, feel free to experiment:

  • Make it more filling by adding some toasted bacon or grilled chicken.
  • Add red kidney beans. They will add more protein.
  • You can add any herbs to your taste: parsley, oregano, rosemary, thyme, basil, green onion, or chives.
  • Top this warm veg salad with crumbled feta cheese before serving. I am sure you will like it.
  • Do you like mushrooms? Add them to this corn, peas and carrots recipe. Mushrooms will make the taste more defined
  • I often add 1 cup of cooked quinoa to this recipe. Mix it with vegetables and the side dish will turn into a healthy full-fledged dish.

Ingredients

  • 5 medium carrots
  • 250g (1 ½ cup) green peas (fresh or frozen)
  • half a leek
  • 150g (1cup) canned corn
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1tsp dry ground paprika (optional)
  • extra virgin olive oil
  • salt and ground black pepper

Corn, peas and carrots recipe

Pell the carrots and slice them. Cook them in a steamer (you can also boil them, but the steamer will retain more vitamins). Boil the peas until tender

Slice the leeks and sauté them in a small amount of olive oil. Add minced garlic, corn, peas and carrots. Season with salt and ground black pepper to taste, add paprika and a little more oil, mix well and sauté for  5 minutes

Enjoy!

How to serve corn, peas and carrots

This warm veg salad can be eaten alone with a slice of bread, crackers, or grissini. Or try it with:

  • Meat. This warm salad will make a great side dish for kotleti, steaks, meatballs, homemade sausages, meatloaf, polpettone…
  • Fish. Corn, peas and carrots pair well with tuna steaks and any other fish dishes.
  • Grains. You can serve it over a bed of rice, buckwheat, barley, farro – everything will do.
  • Potatoes. I like the combination of this side dish with roasted potatoes, but mashed potatoes are also perfect.
  • Eggs. Omelette, scrambled eggs or hard boiled eggs – it all depends only on your preferences.

FAQ

How to store it?

The leftovers will keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days. Reheat it in a skillet or microwave before serving.

Can I make it ahead of time?

Of course. The dish is delicious, both immediately after cooking and the next day.

If you like easy to make side dishes, then you will love this warm veg salad with corn, peas and carrots. Serve it for everyday meals or special occasions.


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    Corn, peas and carrots (easy warm veg salad)EN

    The Saporito
    This warm veg salad with corn, peas and carrots is very simple and easy to make. It makes a delicious side dish for any meal
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 25 mins
    Total Time 30 mins
    Course Dinner, Lunch, Side dish
    Cuisine Italian
    Servings 8
    Calories 54 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 5 medium carrots
    • 250 g (1 ½ cup) green peas (fresh or frozen)
    • half a leek
    • 150 g (1cup) canned corn
    • 1 garlic clove
    • 1 tsp dry ground paprika (optional)
    • extra virgin olive oil
    • salt and ground black pepper

    Instructions
     

    • Pell the carrots and slice them. Cook them in a steamer (you can also boil them, but the steamer will retain more vitamins). Boil the peas until tender
    • Slice the leeks and sauté them in a small amount of olive oil. Add minced garlic, corn, peas and carrots. Season with salt and ground black pepper to taste, add paprika and a little more oil, mix well and sauté for 5 minutes

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