🥗 Raw Polish Easter Sałatka
⏱ Prep Time
20 minutes
🔥 Cook Time
0 minutes
⏳ Total Time
1 hour 20 minutes (includes chilling time)
🍽 Servings
4 servings
🥕 Ingredients
Base
- 1 cup zucchini, finely diced
- 1 cup jicama or peeled cucumber, finely diced
- ½ cup carrots, finely diced
- ½ cup celery, finely diced
- ¼ cup red onion, very finely chopped
- ½ cup green peas (fresh or thawed)
- 2–3 tbsp dill pickles, finely chopped
Creamy Dressing
- ¾ cup cashews (soaked 2–4 hours)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp raw honey or date paste (optional)
- ½ tsp sea salt
- ¼ cup water (adjust as needed)
Herbs
- 2–3 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
🥣 Directions
- Prepare the vegetables
Finely dice all vegetables into small, even pieces for the classic Polish салатка texture. - Make the dressing
Add soaked cashews, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, sweetener (if using), salt, and water to a blender.
Blend until completely smooth and creamy. - Combine ingredients
In a large bowl, add all chopped vegetables, peas, pickles, dill, and parsley. - Mix gently
Pour the dressing over the vegetables and fold everything together until evenly coated. - Chill
Refrigerate for at least 1–2 hours to allow flavors to develop and soften. - Serve
Stir gently before serving and garnish with extra dill if desired.
💫 Notes
- The longer it chills, the better it tastes
- For a more authentic Polish touch, add tiny apple cubes
- For a probiotic boost, add a splash of pickle juice



