Vegan Crispy Fried Chicken Salad
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and satisfying Vegan Crispy Fried Chicken Salad, a plant-based twist on a comfort food classic. Featuring crispy, golden vegan chicken nuggets fried to perfection, this hearty salad is loaded with fresh and colorful ingredients like crunchy romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy avocado, and crisp cucumber. Tied together with a zesty homemade dressing made from vegan mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and a touch of maple syrup, this recipe strikes the perfect balance of flavors and textures. Ready in just 30 minutes and ideal for lunch or dinner, this protein-packed salad is perfect for those craving a healthier yet indulgent dish. Enjoy it as a meal on its own or as a show-stopping side for your next gathering!
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Ingredients
- 12 pieces Vegan chicken nuggets
- 500 ml Vegetable oil
- 1 head Romaine lettuce
- 200 g Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 0.5 small Red onion
- 1 large Avocado
- 60 ml Vegan mayonnaise
- 30 ml Lemon juice
- 10 g Dijon mustard
- 15 ml Maple syrup
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper
- 15 g Fresh parsley
Directions
Step 1
Start by preparing the salad dressing. In a small bowl, whisk together vegan mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, salt, and black pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste and set aside.
Step 2
Rinse and chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place it in a large salad bowl.
Step 3
Halve the cherry tomatoes, thinly slice the cucumber, and finely slice the red onion. Add these to the salad bowl along with the chopped romaine lettuce.
Step 4
Halve the avocado, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh out in cubes. Add to the salad ingredients.
Step 5
Chop the fresh parsley and sprinkle it over the salad.
Step 6
In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
Step 7
Once the oil is hot, carefully add the vegan chicken nuggets, frying them until golden brown and crispy on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Turn them occasionally for even cooking.
Step 8
Remove the fried nuggets using a slotted spoon and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.
Step 9
Once slightly cooled, slice the crispy nuggets into strips and add them to the salad.
Step 10
Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad and toss everything together gently to combine.
Step 11
Serve immediately to enjoy this vegan crispy fried chicken salad at its best!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (2822.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 6783.3 |
| Total Fat 593.6g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 81.6g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 318.3g | |
| Cholesterol 13.7mg | 0% |
| Sodium 8244.7mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 260.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 50.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 46.5g | |
| Protein 184.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 576.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 21.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 6277.8mg | 0% |
Source of Calories