Vegan Grilled Chicken Salad
Elevate your salad game with this mouthwatering Vegan Grilled Chicken Salad, a plant-powered twist on a classic favorite. Tender, marinated plant-based chicken strips, grilled to perfection, bring smoky, savory flavors that pair beautifully with a vibrant medley of crisp mixed greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, refreshing cucumber, creamy avocado, and tangy red onion. The marinade—featuring soy sauce, lemon juice, maple syrup, and smoked paprika—infuses the "chicken" with bold, irresistible taste, while a drizzle of balsamic vinaigrette ties the dish together with a zesty finish. Ready in just 35 minutes, this healthy, protein-packed vegan meal is perfect as a satisfying lunch or a light dinner. Enjoy the ultimate balance of wholesome nutrition and bold, grill-inspired flavors in every bite!
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Ingredients
- 300 grams Plant-based chicken strips
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 6 cups Mixed salad greens
- 200 grams Cherry tomatoes
- 1 Cucumber
- 0.5 Red onion
- 1 Avocado
- 4 tablespoons Balsamic vinaigrette
- 0 to taste Salt
- 0 to taste Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
In a bowl, combine olive oil, soy sauce, lemon juice, maple syrup, garlic powder, and smoked paprika to create a marinade.
Step 2
Add plant-based chicken strips to the marinade, ensuring they're well coated. Let them marinate for at least 15 minutes.
Step 3
While the chicken strips are marinating, prepare the salad ingredients: halve the cherry tomatoes, slice the cucumber, thinly slice the red onion, and dice the avocado.
Step 4
Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
Step 5
Once hot, add the marinated plant-based chicken strips and grill for 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown and heated through.
Step 6
In a large salad bowl, combine mixed salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and avocado.
Step 7
Drizzle the balsamic vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Step 8
Season the salad with salt and black pepper to taste.
Step 9
Top the salad with the grilled plant-based chicken strips.
Step 10
Serve the Vegan Grilled Chicken Salad immediately for maximum freshness and flavor.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1253.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1282.4 |
| Total Fat 82.9g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 12.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 10.7g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 5399.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 85.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 28.0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 36.1g | |
| Protein 74.0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 347.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 11.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2953.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories