Vegan Buffalo Chicken Salad
Spice up your mealtime with this Vegan Buffalo Chicken Salad, a plant-based twist on a classic favorite. This vibrant dish features golden, oven-baked tofu cubes tossed in tangy buffalo sauce, delivering a crispy, fiery kick to every bite. Nestled atop a bed of fresh mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, shredded carrots, and crunchy celery, it’s a rainbow of textures and flavors. The creamy vegan ranch drizzle ties everything together for the perfect balance of heat and coolness. Ready in just 40 minutes, this protein-packed, dairy-free salad is perfect for lunch, dinner, or meal prep—and it's sure to impress vegans and non-vegans alike.
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Ingredients
- 14 oz extra-firm tofu
- 0.5 cup buffalo sauce
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 cup red onion
- 1 cup cucumber
- 0.5 cup carrots, shredded
- 2 unit celery stalks
- 0.5 cup vegan ranch dressing
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Press the tofu to remove excess moisture: wrap the tofu block in a clean towel, place it on a plate, and set a heavy object on top. Let it press for at least 15 minutes.
Step 2
While the tofu is pressing, preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 3
Once pressed, cut the tofu into 1-inch cubes and place them in a mixing bowl.
Step 4
Add the olive oil, cornstarch, salt, and black pepper to the tofu cubes. Toss gently until the tofu is evenly coated.
Step 5
Spread the tofu cubes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake them in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until they are golden and crispy.
Step 6
Remove the tofu from the oven and immediately toss it with the buffalo sauce in a large bowl until well coated.
Step 7
Prepare the salad base by combining the mixed salad greens, halved cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, diced cucumber, shredded carrots, and sliced celery in a large serving bowl.
Step 8
Arrange the buffalo tofu cubes on top of the salad.
Step 9
Drizzle with vegan ranch dressing or serve the dressing on the side.
Step 10
Toss the salad just before serving to combine all ingredients. Enjoy this flavorful and spicy vegan buffalo chicken salad!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1345.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1164.8 |
| Total Fat 71.6g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 9.3g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 6133.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 72.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 19.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 23.2g | |
| Protein 70.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 2907.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 15.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2662.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories