High Protein Lenten Salad with Vegan Chicken

4 servings

30 minutes

High-protein vegan chicken salad is a harmony of freshness and rich flavor, perfect for those who value healthy eating. Its base is quinoa—an ancient grain rich in protein—complemented by hearty seitan that mimics chicken texture. Tender edamame beans, juicy cherry tomatoes, and creamy avocado create a balance of taste and nutrients, while radishes and mini corn add a pleasant crunch. The dressing made from olive oil, soy sauce, lime, and ginger gives the dish brightness and a hint of spiciness. Aromatic cilantro and roasted cashews complete the composition. This salad is an excellent choice for a light lunch or dinner, impressing not only with its taste but also with its presentation aesthetics.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 445.9
• Proteins: 38.7g
• Fats: 16.3g
• Carbohydrates: 38.4g

Ingredients

• Seitan: 200 g
• Quinoa: 100 g
• Cherry tomatoes: 100 g
• Edamame beans: 100 g
• Mini corn: 100 g
• Avocado: 1 pc
• Radish: 5 pc
• Cashew: 30 g
• Coriander: 10 g
• Olive oil: 20 ml
• Soy sauce: 15 ml
• Red onion: 0.5 head
• Lime: 1 pc
• Salt: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Prepare all the ingredients.

2. Pour quinoa with water, bring to a boil and cook for 13 minutes. Drain the cooked quinoa in a sieve and let it cool.

   Required ingredients:

   • Quinoa: 100 g

3. Bring water to a boil in a saucepan, add edamame, and cook for 2 minutes. Then drain in a sieve.

   Required ingredients:

   • Edamame beans: 100 g

4. Chop the cashews coarsely and toast them in a dry pan.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cashew: 30 g

5. Prepare the dressing. Mix finely chopped red onion, olive oil, soy sauce, and juice of half a lime. Add peeled and grated ginger.

   Required ingredients:

   • Red onion: 0.5 head
   • Olive oil: 20 ml
   • Soy sauce: 15 ml
   • Lime: 1 piece

6. Cut cherry tomatoes in half, dice the avocado, slice the radish thinly, and cut the corn into thick rings.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cherry tomatoes: 100 g
   • Avocado: 1 piece
   • Radish: 5 piece
   • Mini corn: 100 g

7. Cut the plant-based meat into cubes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Seitan: 200 g

8. Mix plant-based meat, quinoa, tomatoes, edamame beans, avocado, radish, and corn.

   Required ingredients:

   • Seitan: 200 g
   • Quinoa: 100 g
   • Cherry tomatoes: 100 g
   • Edamame beans: 100 g
   • Avocado: 1 piece
   • Radish: 5 piece
   • Mini corn: 100 g

9. Mix with dressing. Taste the salad and add salt if necessary.

   Required ingredients:

   • Olive oil: 20 ml
   • Soy sauce: 15 ml
   • Red onion: 0.5 head
   • Lime: 1 piece
   • Salt:  to taste

10. Serve sprinkled with cashews and cilantro, garnished with a lime wedge.

    Required ingredients:

    • Cashew: 30 g
    • Coriander: 10 g
    • Lime: 1 piece