Vegan Chicken Salad
This vegan twist on a classic favorite features smoky soy curls coated in a tangy BBQ sauce paired with nutrient-rich veggies, and a zesty low calorie ranch dressing. It is the perfect high protein, low calorie summer salad and is great for serving at pool parties and get togethers or can also work great for meal prep! It is bursting with smoky flavour and will not disappoint!
Ingredients
For Vegan Chicken Salad
- 200 g soy curls
- ½ cup BBQ sauce
- 1 can black beans or 1.5 cups strained
- 1 cup corn
- ¾ cup cherry tomatoes
- ½ red onion sliced
- ½ bunch cilantro or handful of chopped cilantro
- 8 cups romaine lettuce
Ranch Dressing
- 1 cup coconut yogurt
- 1 tbsp tahini
- 2 lemon juice
- 1 tbsp dried dill
- 1 tbsp fresh chives
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- First, rehydrate your soy curls. Place them into a large bowl and submerge them in water. Leave to sit for 10 minutes.
- Strain the water and squeeze out the excess water with your hands.
- Add a spray of oil to a pan over medium heat. Add your soy curls and cook for 10 minutes or until golden brown.
- Add the BBQ sauce, mix for 2-3 minutes, then remove from the heat to cool.
- Chop up your veggies and add them into a large bowl along with your black beans and corn.
- Make the dressing by mixing everything in a small bowl. Season generously with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add your cooled chicken into your bowl along with the ranch dressing, and enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving: 4servingCalories: 362kcalCarbohydrates: 41.4gProtein: 24.5gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.58gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.15gSodium: 472mgPotassium: 604.3mgFiber: 15.3gSugar: 9.8gVitamin A: 334.74IUVitamin C: 11.9mgCalcium: 164mgIron: 7.6mg
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