Vegan Chicken-less Salad

 

 

Gardein makes several different non-meat products.  These are made primarily from soy and vital wheat gluten.  The vital wheat gives it the texture and chewiness.  Gardein products are found in most supermarkets.

Vital wheat gluten is the natural protein found in wheat. It contains 75% protein. Vital wheat gluten can also be used to make a meat substitute known as seitan. 

 

Place in a small bowl:

2 Gardein chick'n filets, sauteed, cooled and diced

1 cup diced celery

2 tablespoons sliced green onion

1 tablespoon chopped walnuts

3 tablespoons dried cranberries

1/4 cup seedless grapes, quartered

 

Dressing:

2 tablespoons Tofutti cream cheese

2 tablespoons Nayonaise vegan mayo

2 tablespoons non-dairy milk (I used Trader Joe's Coconut Milk Beverage)

 

Mix the dressing ingredients in a small bowl until smooth.  Pour over the chicken, veggies and fruit and mix well.

 

Makes 2 cups.  Each 1 cup serving has 225 calories.