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Vegan Buffalo Chicken Salad Recipe

Katie Hale
Savor the tantalizing flavors of our vegan buffalo chicken salad. Loaded with protein-packed chickpeas and a medley of fresh veggies, it's a scrumptious and wholesome option!
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 239 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Cashew Ranch Dressing:

Instructions
 

  • Begin by heating the vegan buffalo chicken. Place the prepared "wings" on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake until they achieve a golden hue. Remove from the pan, allow them to cool, and proceed to cut them into bite-sized pieces.
    slicing vegan chicken on cutting board
  • While the "chicken" cooks, focus on preparing the vegetables. Slice the tomatoes, celery, and cucumber into bite-sized portions.
    onion being cut on wooden cutting board
  • Proceed by chopping the lettuce and shredding or grating the carrots.
  • In a saucepan, combine cashews and water, allowing them to simmer for 10 minutes to soften. Set aside and let them cool completely.
    cashews in saucepan on hot plate
  • Once the cashews have cooled, drain them and transfer them to a food processor or blender. Add Dijon mustard, lemon juice, dried dill, garlic powder, onion powder, and water. Blend until the mixture transforms into a lusciously smooth dressing. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
    cashews in blender
  • Assemble the salad in a large bowl, combining lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, celery, carrots, onion, and the cubed buffalo chicken. Drizzle the prepared salad dressing over the ingredients.
  • Toss the mixture together and serve, relishing in the delightful flavors of your creation.
    vegan buffalo chicken salad on cream plate with ranch dressing drizzled on top

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Notes

  1. If you don't want to make homemade buffalo "chicken", you can often find ready-made in your plant-based meat options in the deli or frozen food section of your grocery store. 
  2. Store the vegetables, buffalo "chicken", and dressing separate until ready to serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 239kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 8gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 57mgPotassium: 743mgFiber: 5gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 6054IUVitamin C: 19mgCalcium: 76mgIron: 3mg
Keyword buffalo chicken salad, buffalo vegan chicken salad, vegan buffalo chicken salad
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