Brighten up your meal prep with this vibrant and satisfying **Vegetarian Chicken Curry Salad**, a plant-powered twist on a classic favorite! Featuring a flavorful blend of tender, curry-spiced plant-based chicken, juicy red grapes, crunchy celery, and nutty almonds, all tossed in a creamy dressing made with Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, and a touch of honey for sweetness, this salad is a melody of textures and tastes. Served atop a bed of fresh mixed greens, itβs both light and hearty, making it perfect for a quick lunch, a packed picnic, or a refreshing dinner. Ready in just 30 minutes, this protein-packed meal is a deliciously easy way to enjoy bold curry flavors while staying vegetarian. Keywords: vegetarian curry salad, plant-based chicken salad, curry-spiced salad, easy vegetarian lunch, healthy salad recipes.
Heat the olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
Add the plant-based chicken substitute to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes or until heated through and slightly browned.
Sprinkle curry powder over the cooked chicken substitute, stirring to coat evenly. Set aside to cool slightly.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, honey, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
Chop celery stalks into small pieces and finely dice the red onion. Add them to the bowl with the dressing.
Halve the grapes and add them to the bowl.
Add cooked curry-flavored chicken substitute and chopped almonds to the mixing bowl and gently fold everything together until well mixed.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
On a serving platter, spread out a bed of mixed greens.
Top the greens with the curry chicken salad mixture.
Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for up to an hour before serving.
Calories |
1639 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 117.0 g | 150% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.4 g | 67% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 4749 mg | 206% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 80.7 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.0 g | 71% | |
| Total Sugars | 35.4 g | ||
| Protein | 67.2 g | 134% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 465 mg | 36% | |
| Iron | 15.1 mg | 84% | |
| Potassium | 2137 mg | 45% | |
*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.