Tempeh Chicken Salad
Elevate your lunch game with this crave-worthy Tempeh Chicken Salad—a delicious and protein-packed vegan twist on the classic dish. Made with tender tempeh simmered in flavorful vegetable broth, this salad combines crisp celery, tangy dill pickles, and a creamy, zesty dressing of vegan mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and a hint of smoked paprika. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or served atop a bed of greens. Bursting with vibrant textures and bold flavors, this plant-based recipe is as versatile as it is satisfying. Healthy, easy, and fully vegan, it’s a must-try for meal preps and quick lunches alike!
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Ingredients
- 8 ounces tempeh
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 2 stalks celery
- 0.25 cup red onion
- 2 tablespoons dill pickles
- 0.5 cup vegan mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (optional)
Directions
Step 1
Cut the tempeh into small cubes or crumble it into bite-sized pieces for a shredded texture.
Step 2
In a medium saucepan, bring the vegetable broth to a simmer over medium heat. Add the tempeh and let it simmer for 10 minutes to infuse flavor.
Step 3
While the tempeh is simmering, finely dice the celery, red onion, and dill pickles. Set them aside.
Step 4
Once the tempeh is finished simmering, drain it and let it cool for a few minutes.
Step 5
In a large mixing bowl, combine the vegan mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to create the dressing.
Step 6
Add the cooled tempeh, diced celery, red onion, and pickles to the bowl with the dressing. Mix until everything is evenly coated.
Step 7
Taste and adjust the seasoning, adding more salt or lemon juice if desired.
Step 8
Garnish with freshly chopped parsley, if using.
Step 9
Serve immediately as a sandwich filling, in a wrap, with crackers, or in lettuce cups. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (921.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 944.2 |
| Total Fat 54.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 12.2g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 13.4g | |
| Cholesterol 27mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2785.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 71.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 7.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 16.9g | |
| Protein 54.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 310.9mg | 0% |
| Iron 7.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1922.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories