Tempeh Chicken Salad

Elevate your lunch game with this crave-worthy Tempeh Chicken Salad—a delicious and protein-packed vegan twist on the classic dish. Made with tender tempeh simmered in flavorful vegetable broth, this salad combines crisp celery, tangy dill pickles, and a creamy, zesty dressing of vegan mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and a hint of smoked paprika. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or served atop a bed of greens. Bursting with vibrant textures and bold flavors, this plant-based recipe is as versatile as it is satisfying. Healthy, easy, and fully vegan, it’s a must-try for meal preps and quick lunches alike!

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 8 ounces tempeh
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 2 stalks celery
• 0.25 cup red onion
• 2 tablespoons dill pickles
• 0.5 cup vegan mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.25 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Cut the tempeh into small cubes or crumble it into bite-sized pieces for a shredded texture.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, bring the vegetable broth to a simmer over medium heat. Add the tempeh and let it simmer for 10 minutes to infuse flavor.

Step 3

While the tempeh is simmering, finely dice the celery, red onion, and dill pickles. Set them aside.

Step 4

Once the tempeh is finished simmering, drain it and let it cool for a few minutes.

Step 5

In a large mixing bowl, combine the vegan mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to create the dressing.

Step 6

Add the cooled tempeh, diced celery, red onion, and pickles to the bowl with the dressing. Mix until everything is evenly coated.

Step 7

Taste and adjust the seasoning, adding more salt or lemon juice if desired.

Step 8

Garnish with freshly chopped parsley, if using.

Step 9

Serve immediately as a sandwich filling, in a wrap, with crackers, or in lettuce cups. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	921.7 grams (921.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	944

Total Fat 54.70g	70%
Saturated Fat 12.20g	61%
Polyunsaturated Fat 13.40g
Cholesterol 27mg	9%
Sodium 2785mg	121%
Total Carbohydrate 71.60g	26%
Dietary Fiber 7.20g	26%
Total Sugars 16.90g
Protein 54.80g	110%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 311mg	24%
Iron 8mg	42%
Potassium 1922mg	41%

*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: 49.3%

Protein: 22.0%

Carbs: 28.7%