Very Veggie Sorta Chicken Salad

Brighten up your lunch routine with this "Very Veggie Sorta Chicken Salad," a fresh and flavorful twist on the classic chicken salad, perfect for vegans and anyone craving a light, nutritious meal. Featuring hearty plant-based chicken strips paired with a vibrant medley of celery, carrots, red bell pepper, and green onions, this salad is as colorful as it is satisfying. Tossed in a creamy vegan mayonnaise dressing laced with Dijon mustard and lemon juice, every bite bursts with zesty, herbaceous goodness. Serve it over a bed of mixed greens for a healthy, gluten-free option or tuck it into wraps or whole-grain bread for a portable, protein-packed lunch. Ready in just 25 minutes, this dish is ideal for busy weeknights, meal prep, or a quick midday pick-me-up.

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 200 grams Plant-based chicken strips
• 2 stalks Celery
• 1 large Carrots
• 0.5 whole Red bell pepper
• 3 stalks Green onions
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
• 4 tablespoons Vegan mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 4 cups Mixed greens
• 4 slices or wraps Whole grain bread or wraps (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Prepare the plant-based chicken strips by cooking or warming them according to the package instructions. Let cool slightly and then chop into bite-sized pieces.

Step 2

Wash and finely dice the celery, carrots, red bell pepper, and green onions. Place them in a large mixing bowl.

Step 3

Chop the fresh parsley and add it to the bowl with the vegetables.

Step 4

In a small mixing bowl, combine the vegan mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to create a creamy dressing.

Step 5

Add the chopped plant-based chicken strips to the bowl with the vegetables. Pour the dressing over the mixture and toss everything together until evenly coated.

Step 6

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

Step 7

Serve the Very Veggie Sorta Chicken Salad over a bed of mixed greens or use it as a filling for whole grain bread or wraps for a sandwich or wrap variation.

Step 8

Enjoy immediately or refrigerate for later use. The flavors will meld together as it sits in the fridge!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(800.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	978.2

Total Fat 32.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.2g
Cholesterol 13.5mg	0%
Sodium 3200.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 119.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 24.9g	0%
Total Sugars 24.0g
Protein 65.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 437.9mg	0%
Iron 13.0mg	0%
Potassium 1700.3mg	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: 28.7%

Protein: 25.2%

Carbs: 46.1%