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Vegan Chicken Salad

A delicious and protein-packed vegan chicken salad made with chickpeas and a variety of fresh vegetables.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: American, Vegan
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Base
  • 1 can chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup celery diced
  • 1 cup red bell pepper diced
  • 1 cup carrots shredded
  • 1 cup green onions sliced
Dressing
  • 1/4 cup vegan mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper to taste

Method
 

Prepare the Salad
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the chickpeas, celery, red bell pepper, carrots, and green onions.
  2. Using a fork, mash the chickpeas slightly to create a more chicken-like texture.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a separate bowl, whisk together the vegan mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
Combine and Serve
  1. Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and stir until everything is well coated.
  2. Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 1gFiber: 8gSugar: 3g

Notes

This salad can be served on its own, in a sandwich, or on a bed of greens.

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