• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

The Vegan Larder logo

  • Recipes
  • How To Vegan
  • Cook Books
  • About Me
  • Work with Me
  • Nav Social Menu

menu icon
go to homepage
  • Recipes
  • How To Vegan
  • Cook Books
  • About Me
  • Work with Me
  • Connect with us...

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
    • YouTube
  • subscribe
    search icon
    Homepage link
    • Recipes
    • How To Vegan
    • Cook Books
    • About Me
    • Work with Me
  • Connect with us...

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
    • YouTube
  • ×

    Home » Salad

    Veggie Chicken Salad (or sandwich)

    Published: Jul 19, 2022 · Modified: Jul 20, 2022 by Louise-Claire Cayzer · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · 5 Comments

    Jump to Recipe Print Recipe

    This fresh and fabulous loaded Veggie Chicken Salad has all the good things in it that make it perfect for eating on hot Summer days. But..Is it a salad? Is it a sandwich? Or can it be either? I'm going to say both! It's full of veggie goodness, has great crunch, tangy savoury flavour and is totally 100% vegan! Yum.

    A bowl of vegan chicken salad with a sandwich in the background. this recipe

    Although this recipe is pretty good all year round, it really comes into it's own in Summer, when you don't want to cook, but you do want something flavourful and healthy!

    Just like my other favourite sandwich filler, Vegan Chickpea'Tuna' this delicious Vegan Chicken Salad is great to eat in sandwiches, scooped up in lettuce leaves or just as a bowl of salad. It pairs really well with other salads too, such as this Potato Salad with Dill and Peas!

    Jump to:
    • 🌿Ingredients
    • 👩‍🍳Instructions
    • 🥗Substitutions & Variations
    • 🥫Storage
    • ❗Top tip
    • ❓FAQ
    • 📖 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    🌿Ingredients

    All the ingredients for the veggie chicken salad.
    • Vegan 'Chicken'- Either make your own seitan chicken or choose your favourite pre-made brand.
    • Vegan Mayo- There are loads of good vegan mayos around now, or make your own.
    • Celery-For subtle crunch and flavour.
    • Carrots- For a little sweetness and a pop of colour.
    • Spring Onions- or green onions. You could also use chives.
    • Toasted Almonds- I love the extra crunch that almonds bring to this salad.
    • Lemon- for added zest and zip!
    • Grapes- You can choose green or red grapes, it's up to you!
    • Herbs: Tarragon and Parsley- Choose your favourite fresh herbs, tarragon is a natural pairing with chicken.

    See recipe card for quantities.

    👩‍🍳Instructions

    This recipe is super easy to make!

    Shredded vegan chicken in a bowl.

    Shred the vegan chicken into a large bowl. You can choose chunkier or smaller pieces.

    Finely chopped carrots, celery and spring onions in the salad.

    Grate the carrot, then finely chop the celery and spring onions and add to the vegan chicken.

    Parsley, tarragon and chopped grapes added to the salad.

    Finely chop the fresh herbs, slice the grapes and chop the toasted almonds. Add to the salad.

    Add the lemon juice and mayo and mix to combine.

    Finally, add a dollop of vegan mayo, the juice of half the lemon and season to taste. You can add a little chilli sauce to if you like it spicy! Mix well!

    Hint: Don't forget to remove the strings from the celery! It makes the bite so much more delicious!

    🥗Substitutions & Variations

    There are endless ways you can customise this veggie packed vegan chicken salad!

    • Chickpeas or White Beans -instead of using vegan 'chicken' swap in chickpeas or white beans. It will still be delicious.
    • Spicy- Add your favourite hot sauce for a little extra kick.
    • Gluten-Free - choose a gluten-free vegan chicken from the store, or use chickpeas or beans.
    • Salad or Sandwich- This great recipe is just as delicious as a salad with some extra leaves, or choose to make it into a sandwich.
    • Other Veggies: Think crunch and flavour: Bell Peppers, cucumber or radishes would be delicious in this salad. Red onion would also be delicious.
    • No Grapes- If you don't like fruit in your salad, leave the grapes out. You could also add small chunks of apple instead.

    🥫Storage

    This veggie-packed vegan chicken salad keeps up to 4 days in the fridge. Make a batch ahead of time so you have some quick easy meals for when it is hot.

    ❗Top tip

    If you want to make vegan Chicken Salad Sandwiches, make up to 5 hours in advance and keep in the fridge if you can. 'Buttering' the slices of bread with some vegan spread, edge to edge will prevent them from going soggy.

    Vegan Chicken Salad Sandwich on a board, ready to eat.

    ❓FAQ

    Is this chicken salad sandwich vegetarian?

    This is a veggie packed vegan or vegetarian version of the classic chicken salad. It uses vegan faux chicken or alternatively, chickpeas to make the filling.

    Do I have to use faux chicken in this recipe?

    You can choose to make this recipe with white beans or chickpeas instead. It will taste just as nice.

    What other herbs could you use?

    Parsley and chives are great. You could also add some chopped thyme or fresh dill.

    Is the vegan chicken pre-cooked?

    If you use a pre-made vegan chicken, check the packaging. Most will not need cooking. If you use the basic vegan seitan chicken recipe from this site, it is already cooked. You can choose to add extra flavour to it if you like.

    If you love this idea, please share this post with your friends on Pinterest or Facebook.. and please also comment and star this recipe as this helps others find my yummy recipes!

    Love & Vegan Yummies,

    Louise xx (P.S. Follow me on Insta and Tik Tok too!)

    📖 Recipe

    Vegan Chicken Salad in a bowl with a sandwich behind it.

    Veggie Chicken Salad (or sandwich)

    A veggie packed vegan version of the classic chicken salad! Make it into a sandwich or eat with some crunchy lettuce.
    Prevent your screen from going dark
    5 from 5 votes
    Print Pin Rate
    Course: Salad
    Cuisine: American, Vegan
    Keyword: chicken salad, vegan salad
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 0 minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 137kcal
    Author: Louise-Claire Cayzer

    Ingredients

    • 160 g vegan chicken (seitan or shop bought)
    • 2 tablespoon vegan mayonnaise
    • 2 tablespoon lemon juice (juice of half a lemon)
    • 2 tbps fresh tarragon
    • 3 tablespoon fresh parsley
    • 80 g celery (1 stick )
    • 80 g carrots (1 medium)
    • 80 g grapes (red or green.)
    • 30 g toasted almonds
    • salt and pepper to taste

    Instructions

    • Finely Shred the vegan chicken and add into a large bowl.
      160 g vegan chicken
    • Finely dice the celery and grate the carrots. Add into the bowl.
      80 g celery, 80 g carrots
    • Slice up the grapes and roughly chop the almonds. Add into the bowl.
      80 g grapes, 30 g toasted almonds
    • Finely chop the herbs and add into the bowl.
      2 tbps fresh tarragon, 3 tablespoon fresh parsley
    • Now mix in the mayo and lemon juice and season to taste.
      2 tablespoon vegan mayonnaise, 2 tablespoon lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste
    • Serve with lettuce leaf cups or on a sandwich!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 137kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 255mg | Potassium: 402mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 4008IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 105mg | Iron: 3mg

    Share the Vegan Larder Love!

    • Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)
    • Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)
    • Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)
    • Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)
    • Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)
    • Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window)
    • Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)
    • Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)
    • Click to print (Opens in new window)
    • Click to share on Yummly (Opens in new window)

    More Salad

    • Mediterranean Risoni Salad with Pesto (Orzo Salad)
    • Potato Salad with Dill and Peas
    • Malfouf Salad (Lebanese Cabbage Salad)
    • 35 Amazing Vegan Picnic Recipe Ideas
    Privacy & Cookies: This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this website, you agree to their use.
    To find out more, including how to control cookies, see here: Cookie Policy

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Cam says

      July 20, 2022 at 5:53 pm

      5 stars
      YUM! The first time I ate this I tried it as a sandwich and then I used the leftovers for a salad. I definitely prefer it as a sandwich (I love bread haha) but its really so delicious and was so easy to make!

      Reply
    2. Beth says

      July 20, 2022 at 6:10 pm

      5 stars
      This salad is so yummy. We ate it as a salad and as a sandwich. Perfectly tasty.

      Reply
    3. Amy Nash says

      July 20, 2022 at 6:39 pm

      5 stars
      Scrumptious and easy to throw together for a cool meal while it's hot. The tarragon was such a nice addition!

      Reply
    4. Kris says

      July 20, 2022 at 6:40 pm

      5 stars
      This was so easy and tasty! My kids loved it, too!!

      Reply
    5. Tayler Ross says

      July 20, 2022 at 6:45 pm

      5 stars
      I love this idea! A great change to incorporate "chicken salad" into my meatless Monday routine!

      Reply

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

    Primary Sidebar

    Hi! I'm Louise!

    I love to cook and share gorgeous vegan food! I'm also a photographer, recipe developer and gardener. Find out more over on my About Me page.

    Everyone's talking about these recipes..

    • Super Delicious Vegan Carrot Cake using Aquafaba
    • Chestnut, Mushroom & Squash Christmas Filo Wreath Pie
    • Green Tomato, Apple & Chilli Chutney
    • Lentil Koftas with Tomato Curry Coconut Sauce
    • Zucchini Babaganoush (Smokey Courgette Dip)
    • Wild Garlic Pesto- Foraged and Vegan!

    Recipes for Tofu Lovers..

    • Silken Tofu Recipes - Our Top 40
    • Vegan Sesame Tofu 'Prawn' Toast
    • Scandi Inspired Smoked Tofu Sandwich
    • Vegan Tofu 'Egg' Salad Sandwiches - 3 Ways!

    Gluten Free Vegan Recipes

    • Easy Lemon Herb Tahini Sauce
    • Mushroom and Pea Risotto
    • Healthy Gourmet Vegan Chocolate Granola
    • Classic Vegan Mushroom & Lentil Pâté
    • Contact Us
    • About Me
    • Privacy Policy, Cookies, Ads & T&C's

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    About

    • Privacy Policy
    • About Us
    • Our Story

    Newsletter

    • Sign Up! for emails and updates

    Contact

    • Contact
    • What we Do

    As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Copyright © 2020 The Vegan Larder on the Cravings Pro Theme