Oriental Faux Chicken Salad

Elevate your salad game with this vibrant Oriental Faux Chicken Salad, a plant-powered twist on a classic favorite! This recipe combines tender, seared plant-based chicken strips with a medley of fresh, crunchy vegetables like mixed salad greens, shredded carrots, red cabbage, and edamame. Tossed in a zesty, homemade sesame dressing made with soy sauce, rice vinegar, and a hint of lime, every bite bursts with bold, tangy flavor. The finishing touch? Toasted sesame seeds and slivered almonds for a satisfying crunch. Ready in just 20 minutes, this nutritious and protein-packed dish is perfect for a quick lunch, light dinner, or impressive side. Whether vegan or not, this salad is the ultimate fusion of healthy and delicious!

Nutriscore Rating: 86/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 200 grams Plant-based chicken strips
• 4 cups Mixed salad greens
• 1 cup Shredded carrots
• 1 cup Red cabbage, thinly sliced
• 0.5 cup Edamame, shelled and cooked
• 2 stalks Green onions, thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon Toasted sesame seeds
• 0.25 cup Slivered almonds, toasted
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon Honey (or agave syrup for vegan option)
• 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger, grated
• 1 clove Garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon Lime juice

Directions

Step 1

Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and lightly sear the plant-based chicken strips for 3-5 minutes until golden and heated through. Set aside to cool.

Step 2

In a large serving bowl, combine the salad greens, shredded carrots, red cabbage, edamame, and green onions.

Step 3

To make the dressing, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey (or agave syrup), grated ginger, minced garlic, and lime juice in a small bowl until emulsified.

Step 4

Once the plant-based chicken strips have cooled, slice them into bite-sized pieces and add them to the salad bowl.

Step 5

Drizzle the salad with the dressing and toss gently to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated.

Step 6

Sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds and slivered almonds over the top for added crunch and flavor.

Step 7

Serve immediately as a light, flavorful meal or as a side dish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	926.1 grams (926.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	966

Total Fat 52.40g	67%
Saturated Fat 6.20g	31%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2143mg	93%
Total Carbohydrate 75.90g	28%
Dietary Fiber 26.30g	94%
Total Sugars 33.50g
Protein 68.80g	138%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 531mg	41%
Iron 13mg	73%
Potassium 2404mg	51%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 44.9%

Protein: 26.2%

Carbs: 28.9%