Vegan Chicken Curry Salad

Brighten up your mealtime with this vibrant and flavor-packed Vegan Chicken Curry Salad! This plant-powered twist on a classic favorite swaps chickpeas for chicken, creating a satisfying, protein-rich base that’s beautifully coated in a creamy curry-spiced dressing made with vegan mayonnaise, lemon juice, and a touch of maple syrup. Crunchy celery, bell pepper, and toasted cashews combine with the natural sweetness of red grapes, while fresh cilantro adds an herby kick. Perfectly assembled in just 15 minutes, this no-cook recipe is a refreshing and nourishing option for lunch, dinner, or meal prep. Served on crisp lettuce leaves, it’s light yet hearty, making it an ideal choice for a healthy, gluten-free, and plant-based meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups Chickpeas, cooked or canned
• 0.5 cup Vegan mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon Curry powder
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Maple syrup
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 Celery stalks, diced
• 1 Red bell pepper, diced
• 0.25 cup Red onion, finely chopped
• 1 cup Red grapes, halved
• 0.5 cup Cashews, toasted and chopped
• 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped
• 8 Lettuce leaves, for serving

Directions

Step 1

1. Rinse and drain the chickpeas if using canned, then place them in a large bowl.

Step 2

2. Using a fork or potato masher, slightly mash the chickpeas until they are mostly smashed but still have some chunks for texture.

Step 3

3. In a separate small bowl, mix the vegan mayonnaise, curry powder, lemon juice, maple syrup, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

Step 4

4. Pour the curry mayonnaise mixture over the mashed chickpeas and stir until the chickpeas are thoroughly coated.

Step 5

5. Add the diced celery, red bell pepper, red onion, halved grapes, chopped cashews, and cilantro to the chickpea mixture.

Step 6

6. Gently mix all the ingredients until well combined and evenly distributed.

Step 7

7. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.

Step 8

8. Serve scoops of the vegan chicken curry salad on lettuce leaves for a refreshing and healthy plate.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1482.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1254.2

Total Fat 35.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 11.9g
Cholesterol 27mg	0%
Sodium 4691.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 201.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 47.9g	0%
Total Sugars 72.4g
Protein 48.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 507.2mg	0%
Iron 22.2mg	0%
Potassium 3625.9mg	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: 24.1%

Protein: 14.8%

Carbs: 61.0%