Protein Ranch Chicken Salad Recipe
Protein Ranch Chicken Salad Recipe saves busy afternoons, because creamy ranch understands comfort better than most people honestly.
This vegan Protein Ranch Chicken Salad Recipe replaces chicken with chickpeas, delivering protein power without cooking drama or cleanup.
Protein Ranch Chicken Salad Recipe tastes rich, herby, and satisfying, proving healthy lunches still deserve personality and confidence.
Protein Ranch Chicken Salad Recipe
Protein Ranch Chicken Salad Recipe combines chickpeas, crunchy vegetables, and creamy vegan ranch dressing into a protein-packed meal.
Ingredients
- Chickpeas — 2 cups drained
- Olive oil — 1 tablespoon
- Celery — 1 cup chopped
- Carrot — ½ cup diced
- Vegan mayonnaise — ⅓ cup
- Unsweetened plant yogurt — ¼ cup
- Lemon juice — 1 tablespoon
- Garlic powder — ½ teaspoon
- Onion powder — ½ teaspoon
- Dried dill — 1 teaspoon
- Salt — ½ teaspoon
- Black pepper — ¼ teaspoon
- Green onion — 2 tablespoons sliced
Instructions
- Heat olive oil (1 tablespoon) in a skillet.
- Add chickpeas (2 cups) and cook for 5 minutes.
- Transfer chickpeas into a mixing bowl and mash lightly.
- Add celery (1 cup) and carrot (½ cup).
- Mix vegan mayonnaise (⅓ cup) and plant yogurt (¼ cup).
- Stir in lemon juice (1 tablespoon).
- Add garlic powder (½ teaspoon), onion powder (½ teaspoon), and dill (1 teaspoon).
- Season with salt and black pepper.
- Mix thoroughly and top with green onion.
Notes
Nutritional values (per serving)
Calories: 310Total Fat: 14 g
Saturated Fat: 2 g
Carbohydrates: 32 g
Fiber: 8 g
Protein: 12 g
Vitamins and minerals (per serving)
Vitamin A: 35%Iron: 16%
Vitamin K: 18%
Magnesium: 12%
Potassium: 11%
Any additional notes/tips to enhance the flavor for the recipe
- Add chopped pickles for tanginess.
- Sprinkle smoked paprika lightly.
- Chill before serving.
- Add extra dill for stronger ranch flavor.
- Serve in wraps or sandwiches.
