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The Best Vegan Chicken Waldorf Salad Recipe

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This Vegan Chicken Waldorf Salad is a hearty plant-based twist on the classic Waldorf recipe. Made with soy curls, crisp apples, red seedless grapes, crunchy celery, and pecans in a creamy vegan mayonnaise dressing, it’s the perfect combination of sweet and savory. Serve on a bed of lettuce, in tortilla wraps, or as a great side dish for any dinner party. Quick, easy, and a guaranteed crowd pleaser!

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups soy curl chicken strips, roughy chopped (or another vegan chicken substitute, extra firm tofu works too)
  • 1 stalk celery, thinly sliced
  • 1 whole apple, chopped (I like using a mixture of tart apples like Granny Smiths and any sweet crisp apples)
  • 3/4 cup halved grapes (red seedless grapes are classic)
  • 1/4 cup roughly chopped pecans (you can also use walnuts, sunflower seeds, or pumpkin seeds)
  • 1 cup vegan mayonnaise (or a mix of vegan yogurt and vegan mayo for a lighter dressing)
  • Sea salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 1 lemon, juiced or 2 Tbsp of lemon juice (and maybe a little lemon zest if you’re feeling fancy)
  • Optional: 1-2 Tbsp of pure maple syrup for a little added sweetness.

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the chopped soy curl chicken strips, celery, apple, grapes, and pecans.
  2. Add the vegan mayonnaise, salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Mix until everything is coated in creamy goodness.
  3. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  4. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the fridge.

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Notes

* Recipe time assumes soy curl chicken and cashew mayo have already been prepped and prepared.

  • For the best results, chill your vegan chicken Waldorf salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors develop.
  • Use soy curls, cubed extra firm tofu, or chickpeas for the vegan chicken. Crisp apples like Granny Smiths or Honeycrisp hold up best, and red seedless grapes give that classic Waldorf salad flavor.
  • Swap out the pecans for chopped walnuts, sunflower seeds, or pumpkin seeds if desired.
  • Serve on a bed of lettuce, in tortilla wraps, or as a great side dish at a dinner party.
  • Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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