This vegan "chicken" salad is such an easy and fresh lunch option. Made with young jackfruit, chickpeas and a killer dressing, this classic salad made vegan is simple, quick and completely delicious.
To prepare the jackfruit, drain the young jackfruit from the can, give it a good rinse under running water and then pop it into a clean cloth or nut-milk bag and give it a good squeeze to get rid of the extra moisture. We don't want the brine-y flavour here. Now, thinly slice each triangle lengthways and pop the pieces in a large bowl. Add the chickpeas, nutritional yeast, soy sauce and sugar and stir well to combine.
Heat the oil in a large pan over medium heat. When the pan is hot add the jackfruit and chickpea mixture and cook for 5 minutes, stirring regularly. While cooking, break up the jackfruit with a fork to resembled shredded chicken. Remove from the heat to cool.
For the Dressing
To a large bowl add the French shallot, capers, yoghurt, mayonnaise, vinegar, parsley, and celery. Stir to combine well
Add the cooled jackfruit/chickpea mixture and mix well to combine before seasoning with salt and pepper.
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Notes
Ingredient NotesJackfruit: Canned young jackfruit is the perfect meat substitute here. You are going to need the cannedvariety in brine, not fresh jackfruit - it can be found in Asian grocers and many traditional supermarket chains.Chickpeas: While I love chickpeas in this salad, you could swap them out for white beans. I always add beans for the protein and texture.Celery, shallots and parsley: Don't skip these! These 3 ingredients kind of trick the tongue in to believing you really are eating a chicken salad. Trust me.How long will this salad keep?Stored in the fridge in a sealed container, the salad will last up to 4 days. Any longer and things get a big juicy and separated.
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