Vegan Chinese Chicken Salad

This vibrant Vegan Chinese Chicken Salad is a colorful medley of flavors and textures, bringing plant-based perfection to your table. Made with tender soy curls as a protein-packed alternative to chicken, this salad is loaded with crisp green and red cabbage, crunchy carrots, juicy red bell pepper, and refreshing cucumber. A zesty homemade dressing made from soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and a hint of maple syrup ties it all together, while toasted almonds and sesame seeds add a satisfying crunch. Quick to prepare and bursting with nutritious ingredients, this salad makes an ideal light lunch or side dish, and it's perfect for meal prep. Whether served fresh or chilled, this vegan twist on the classic Chinese chicken salad is sure to be a crowd-pleaser!

Nutriscore Rating: 84/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups soy curls
• 2 cups hot water
• 2 cups green cabbage, thinly sliced
• 1 cup red cabbage, thinly sliced
• 1 large carrot, julienned
• 1 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 half cucumber, thinly sliced
• 3 scallions, chopped
• 0.5 cup cilantro leaves, chopped
• 0.5 cup sliced almonds, toasted
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon sriracha or other hot sauce (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Place the soy curls in a large bowl. Pour the hot water over them and let them rehydrate for about 10 minutes. Drain the water and gently press the soy curls to remove excess moisture.

Step 2

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

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the green cabbage, red cabbage, carrot, red bell pepper, cucumber, scallions, and cilantro.

Step 4

Add the rehydrated soy curls to the vegetable mixture.

Step 5

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

Step 6

Sprinkle toasted almonds and sesame seeds over the salad and toss lightly just to combine.

Step 7

Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to an hour for a chilled, more marinated flavor.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2129.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2038.5

Total Fat 107.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 11.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 15.9g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2090.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 171.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 81.5g	0%
Total Sugars 58.2g
Protein 122.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1356.3mg	0%
Iron 26.3mg	0%
Potassium 5530.7mg	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: 45.1%

Protein: 22.8%

Carbs: 32.1%