Vegan Chicken Salad

Delightfully creamy and bursting with flavor, this Vegan Chicken Salad is a plant-based twist on a classic favorite, making it perfect for lunches, picnics, or meal prep! Made with nutrient-packed chickpeas, this recipe achieves a crave-worthy "chicken-like" texture without any meat. It features a medley of fresh ingredients like crunchy celery, tangy dill pickles, and vibrant parsley, all tied together with a zesty blend of vegan mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice. Ready in just 15 minutes and requiring no cooking, this quick and easy no-cook recipe is as versatile as it is delicious—serve it as a sandwich filling, in a wrap, or atop a salad. This crowd-pleaser is not only vegan but also high in protein, making it a wholesome, dairy-free, and egg-free alternative that everyone will love!

Nutriscore Rating: 84/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 can (15 oz) Canned chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed
• 0.25 cup Vegan mayonnaise
• 2 stalks Celery, finely chopped
• 0.25 cup Red onion, finely chopped
• 0.25 cup Dill pickles, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Place the drained and rinsed chickpeas into a medium-sized mixing bowl.

Step 2

Using a fork or potato masher, roughly mash the chickpeas until they are broken down but still have some texture. Aim for about 80% mashed with a few whole pieces for a 'chicken-like' texture.

Step 3

Add the vegan mayonnaise, celery, red onion, dill pickles, parsley, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice to the bowl.

Step 4

Sprinkle the salt and black pepper over the mixture.

Step 5

Using a spatula or spoon, stir everything together until well combined. Taste and adjust seasonings if needed.

Step 6

Serve immediately as a sandwich filling, in a wrap, stuffed in a pita, or on top of a salad. Alternatively, refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together for an even tastier result.

Step 7

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(702.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	888.5

Total Fat 23.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 3.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.0g
Cholesterol 13.5mg	0%
Sodium 2936.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 136.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 35.6g	0%
Total Sugars 29.0g
Protein 40.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 279.7mg	0%
Iron 13.3mg	0%
Potassium 1663.6mg	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: 22.8%

Protein: 17.8%

Carbs: 59.4%