4.8 55 Published Apr 05, 2017, Updated Sep 16, 2021 I’ve actually never had the vegan chicken salad from WF but I’m loving this version SO much. It’s loaded with flavor, has a nice crunch and works great for sandwiches and wraps. I even had two meat-eating guys try the chicken salad and they both said it was great, so boom!
Ingredients Needed for Vegan Chicken Salad
tofu – the tofu is loaded with plant-based protein so each serving gives you 15 grams.celery and red onion – these add a nice crunch to the salad.almonds – you can swap for a different nut if you don’t like almonds or have an allergy.raisins – for a little sweetness.vegan mayonnaise – you could also test out making homemade vegan mayo. If you’re not 100% vegan, you could try using avocado mayo, which I really like as well.apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, olive oil, turmeric, ground pepper and sea salt – we’re using these six ingredients for a lightened up dressing for the tofu mixture.parsley and dill – if you’ve never added fresh herbs to your chicken salad you’re missing out! I love fresh parsley, but fresh dill is also amazing!
Substitutions & Notes
Raisins – Not a fan of raisins? You could substitute for grapes instead. Red onion – Sometimes red onions can be a bit pungent. If this is the case try soaking them in cold water after you cut them for ten minutes and then drain. Or you can swap them for yellow onion if you prefer those. Additional mix-ins – Feel free to get creative with your mix-ins. This is just a baseline suggestion. You can always switch it up… I often do! Carrots and avocado would be great additions to this recipe.
How to Serve Vegan Chicken Salad
I love how diverse chicken salad is! Here are some serving suggestions:
Eat as is – It’s definitely a complete meal on it’s own.On lettuce leaves – Make lettuce wraps with crunchy romaine or butter lettuce.With crackers – Enjoy with homemade crackers or crackers of your choice (I love Simple Mills crackers).In a wrap – Scoop into a whole grain wrap and add some greens for a little extra crunch and you have a satisfying wrap!On toast – Make a classic chicken salad sandwich with toast and extra greens if you’re feeling fancy
How to Store Vegan Chicken Salad
Chicken salad is the perfect meal prep recipe! Double or triple this recipe for healthy meals and snacks all week long. After mixing all of the ingredients together, store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. The salad will keep for 3-5 days.
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