Very Veggie Sorta Chicken Salad
Brighten up your lunch routine with this "Very Veggie Sorta Chicken Salad," a fresh and flavorful twist on the classic chicken salad, perfect for vegans and anyone craving a light, nutritious meal. Featuring hearty plant-based chicken strips paired with a vibrant medley of celery, carrots, red bell pepper, and green onions, this salad is as colorful as it is satisfying. Tossed in a creamy vegan mayonnaise dressing laced with Dijon mustard and lemon juice, every bite bursts with zesty, herbaceous goodness. Serve it over a bed of mixed greens for a healthy, gluten-free option or tuck it into wraps or whole-grain bread for a portable, protein-packed lunch. Ready in just 25 minutes, this dish is ideal for busy weeknights, meal prep, or a quick midday pick-me-up.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams Plant-based chicken strips
- 2 stalks Celery
- 1 large Carrots
- 0.5 whole Red bell pepper
- 3 stalks Green onions
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 4 tablespoons Vegan mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 4 cups Mixed greens
- 4 slices or wraps Whole grain bread or wraps (optional)
Instructions
Prepare the plant-based chicken strips by cooking or warming them according to the package instructions. Let cool slightly and then chop into bite-sized pieces.
Wash and finely dice the celery, carrots, red bell pepper, and green onions. Place them in a large mixing bowl.
Chop the fresh parsley and add it to the bowl with the vegetables.
In a small mixing bowl, combine the vegan mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to create a creamy dressing.
Add the chopped plant-based chicken strips to the bowl with the vegetables. Pour the dressing over the mixture and toss everything together until evenly coated.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper, if needed.
Serve the Very Veggie Sorta Chicken Salad over a bed of mixed greens or use it as a filling for whole grain bread or wraps for a sandwich or wrap variation.
Enjoy immediately or refrigerate for later use. The flavors will meld together as it sits in the fridge!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
266 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 7.3 g | 9% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.1 g | 6% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 3 mg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 823 mg | 36% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 35.1 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.3 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.8 g | ||
| Protein | 16.6 g | 33% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 122 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 3.8 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 515 mg | 11% | |
*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.
