Vegan Shredded Chicken Salad
Transform your favorite classic chicken salad into a plant-based delight with this vibrant Vegan Shredded Chicken Salad. Made with tender, shredded jackfruit seasoned to perfection with garlic, cumin, and a touch of spice, this recipe replicates the meaty texture while keeping it 100% vegan. A medley of fresh, colorful vegetables like red bell pepper, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and creamy avocado ensures every bite is packed with flavor and nutrition. Tossed in a bright lime and olive oil dressing and served over a bed of crisp salad greens, this 35-minute dish is the ideal combination of refreshing and satisfying. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or meal prep, this salad is sure to impress vegans and non-vegans alike. Keywords: vegan shredded chicken salad, jackfruit salad, plant-based chicken alternative, vegan lunch ideas, healthy vegan recipe.
Log this recipe in SnapCalorie
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Young green jackfruit (canned in water or brine)
- 1 medium Red bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium Cucumber, diced
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 large Avocado, diced
- 0.25 cup Red onion, finely chopped
- 0.5 cup Cilantro, chopped
- 1 large Lime, juiced
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 4 cups Mixed salad greens
Instructions
Drain and rinse the canned jackfruit. Pat it dry with a paper towel and use your hands or a fork to pull it apart into shreds resembling chicken.
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Once hot, add the shredded jackfruit and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Season the jackfruit with garlic powder, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper. Continue to cook for an additional 5 minutes until it is golden brown and slightly crispy.
In a large bowl, combine the diced red bell pepper, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, avocado, chopped red onion, and cilantro.
In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining tablespoon of olive oil and juice from the lime to create the dressing. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
Add the cooked jackfruit into the bowl with the vegetables. Pour the lime dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
Place a bed of mixed salad greens onto serving plates and top with the jackfruit salad mixture.
Serve the Vegan Shredded Chicken Salad immediately as a fresh, crisp, and zesty meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
893 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 61.9 g | 79% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.8 g | 44% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2413 mg | 105% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 86.3 g | 31% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 34.7 g | 124% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.0 g | ||
| Protein | 18.3 g | 37% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 306 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 9.1 mg | 51% | |
| Potassium | 3548 mg | 75% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
