Vegan Asian Chicken Salad

Delight your taste buds with this vibrant Vegan Asian Chicken Salad, a plant-based twist on a classic favorite. Packed with bold flavors and wholesome ingredients, this recipe combines tender plant-based chicken strips with a medley of crisp vegetables like purple cabbage, julienned carrots, and sweet red bell peppers. The star of this dish is the homemade Asian-inspired dressing, made with soy sauce, maple syrup, sesame oil, and fresh aromatics like garlic and ginger, ensuring every bite is bursting with umami goodness. Finished with a sprinkle of sesame seeds and fresh cilantro, this colorful salad is perfect for a light lunch, a refreshing dinner, or even meal prep. Ready in just 30 minutes, this vegan and gluten-free recipe will satisfy your craving for both flavor and nutrition while keeping preparation stress-free.

Nutriscore Rating: 84/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 8 ounces Plant-based chicken strips
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
• 3 tablespoons Rice vinegar
• 2 cloves Minced fresh garlic
• 1 teaspoon Grated fresh ginger
• 4 cups Mixed salad greens
• 1 cup Purple cabbage, thinly sliced
• 1 large Carrot, julienned
• 1 medium Red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 medium Cucumber, sliced
• 2 Scallions, thinly sliced
• 0.25 cup Cilantro, chopped
• 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds

Directions

Step 1

In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, maple syrup, sesame oil, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger to make the dressing. Set aside.

Step 2

Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat. Add the plant-based chicken strips and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally until golden brown and heated through.

Step 3

In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, purple cabbage, carrot, red bell pepper, cucumber, scallions, and cilantro.

Step 4

Slice the cooked plant-based chicken strips and add them to the salad bowl.

Step 5

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything together until well combined.

Step 6

Sprinkle the sesame seeds on top for garnish.

Step 7

Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1185.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	777.3

Total Fat 37.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.1g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2219.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 68.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.2g	0%
Total Sugars 32.5g
Protein 59.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 350.1mg	0%
Iron 10.8mg	0%
Potassium 2413.4mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 39.6%

Protein: 28.0%

Carbs: 32.3%