
Vegan Chicken Salad
Vegan Chicken Salad uses grated, seasoned, and baked tofu to mimic shredded chicken, then mixes it with a creamy mayo‑mustard dressing, crunchy celery, onions, dill pickles, and fresh dill for a bright, tangy, protein‑packed salad perfect for sandwiches or lettuce cups.
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Ingredients
- 14 oz extra firm tofu (1 block)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- â…“ cup vegan mayo (Chosen Food's Avocado Oil Mayo)
- 1 tbsp grainy mustard
- 1 tbsp pickle juice (more to taste if needed)
- 1 stalk celery (finely chopped)
- 2 green onions (thinly sliced)
- 2 tbsp red onion (finely minced)
- ¼ cup dill pickles (finely chopped)
- ¼ cup fresh dill (finely chopped)
- freshly cracked black pepper (to taste)
- 8 slices of sourdough bread
- sliced tomatoes cucumber, lettuce (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Pat the tofu dry with a clean towel (no need to press), then use a box grater to grate it into a large bowl. drizzle oil and toss with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Spread the grated tofu evenly on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 25–30 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until golden and lightly crispy.
- While the tofu bakes, prepare the salad base. In a large bowl, combine the mayo, grainy mustard, pickle juice, celery, green onion, red onion, dill pickles, and fresh dill. Stir well.
- Once the tofu is baked and slightly cooled, fold it into the dressing until well combined. Adjust seasoning with more pickle juice, dill, or black pepper if desired.
- Serve on toasted bagels, sandwich bread, or in lettuce cups for a lighter option with tomatoes and lettuce, as desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 356kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 13gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.01gSodium: 872mgPotassium: 298mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 435IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 160mgIron: 3mg
Nutritional information is an estimate and may vary based on ingredients and preparation.

