Vegetarian Spicy Chicken Salad
Fresh, vibrant, and packed with a bold kick, this Vegetarian Spicy Chicken Salad is the ultimate fusion of flavor and nutrition. Featuring perfectly browned plant-based chicken strips, crisp mixed greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy avocado, and a zesty lime-jalapeño dressing, this salad is both satisfying and invigorating. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s a quick, healthy meal that’s perfect for lunch, dinner, or meal prep. The balance of fresh cilantro, tangy lime juice, and a touch of hot sauce adds a delightful spicy twist that complements the wholesome ingredients. This versatile salad is perfect for anyone craving a high-protein vegetarian option that's big on taste and easy to customize.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams plant-based chicken strips
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 small cucumber
- 0.5 red onion
- 1 jalapeño pepper
- 1 avocado
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and cook the plant-based chicken strips for 5-7 minutes, or until lightly browned and heated through. Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.
Wash and dry the salad greens, then place them in a large mixing bowl.
Slice the cherry tomatoes in half, dice the cucumber, thinly slice the red onion, and finely chop the jalapeño pepper. Add these vegetables to the bowl with the salad greens.
Peel, pit, and cube the avocado, then gently fold it into the salad mixture.
Chop the fresh cilantro and sprinkle it over the salad.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, hot sauce, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Add the cooked plant-based chicken strips to the salad, then drizzle the spicy dressing over the top.
Toss the salad gently to combine, ensuring the ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Vegetarian Spicy Chicken Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
913 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 65.2 g | 84% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.7 g | 48% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2191 mg | 95% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 50.5 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.4 g | 80% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.9 g | ||
| Protein | 48.7 g | 97% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 245 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 7.8 mg | 43% | |
| Potassium | 2278 mg | 48% | |
*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.
