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Vegan CHICK'N SALAD That Doesn't Suck! 3 Ways!

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Classic Chick'n Salad is a staple of American cuisine, often served at picnics, potlucks, and lunch gatherings. This dish combines tender chicken with a creamy dressing and crunchy vegetables, making it a versatile option for sandwiches or salads. Its simplicity and adaptability have led to numerous variations, including additions like fruits or different nuts, reflecting regional tastes across the country.

Ingredients

  • cooked chicken
  • mayonnaise
  • celery
  • red onion
  • grapes
  • almonds
  • lemon juice
  • salt
  • black pepper
  • dijon mustard
  • parsley

Instructions

  1. 1Shred cooked chicken into a large mixing bowl.
  2. 2Chop celery and red onion, then add to the bowl with chicken.
  3. 3Halve grapes and add them to the mixture.
  4. 4Chop almonds and stir them in for crunch.
  5. 5In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, lemon juice, dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper.
  6. 6Mix the dressing until smooth and well combined.
  7. 7Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture.
  8. 8Toss everything together until evenly coated.
  9. 9Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
  10. 10Serve on a bed of lettuce or in a sandwich.

Ingredient Alternatives

mayonnaise

Healthier: Greek yogurt

Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

almonds

Healthier: sunflower seeds

Cheaper: pumpkin seeds

Sunflower seeds are less expensive and nut-free.

Techniques

mixingchopping

Equipment

mixing bowlsmall bowlspatulaknifecutting board
🌶️🌶️🌶️Lowmilktree-nuts

Also Known As

Chicken SaladChick'n Salad
veganplant-basedgluten-freenut-free

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked chickpeas, mashed
  • 1/2 cup vegan mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup diced celery
  • 1/4 cup diced red onion
  • 1/4 cup raisins
  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
  • 2 tbsp curry powder
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder

Instructions

  1. 1In a large bowl, combine the mashed chickpeas and vegan mayonnaise until well mixed.
  2. 2Add the diced celery, red onion, raisins, and chopped walnuts to the bowl.
  3. 3Sprinkle in the curry powder, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
  4. 4Mix all the ingredients together until evenly combined.
  5. 5Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or curry powder as desired.
  6. 6Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
  7. 7Serve chilled on a bed of greens or as a sandwich filling.

Equipment

mixing bowlspoonmeasuring cupsmeasuring spoons
🌶️🌶️🌶️Low

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cooked chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 2 cups mixed salad greens
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cucumber, sliced
  • 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup gochujang
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. 1In a large bowl, combine the cooked chickpeas, mixed salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
  2. 2In a separate small bowl, whisk together the gochujang, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey (or maple syrup), garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  3. 3Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
  4. 4Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or pepper as desired.
  5. 5Serve immediately, or chill in the refrigerator for 15-30 minutes for flavors to meld.

Equipment

large mixing bowlsmall bowlwhisk
🌶️🌶️🌶️Medium

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