Jackfruit Vegan “Chicken” Salad Recipe
Because sometimes you want chicken salad vibes without chasing a chicken around or explaining your life choices to Aunt Karen at brunch.
This Jackfruit Vegan “Chicken” Salad delivers creamy, tangy, crunchy realness without mayo regret or mystery meat scandal.
We’re talking about pulled jackfruit dressed to impress—seasoned, textured, and sauced like it just walked off a food magazine cover.
It’s perfect for sandwiches, lettuce wraps, or straight from the bowl with a fork and zero shame.
You’ll fool your taste buds, shock your coworkers, and still have time to roll your eyes at diet culture.
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Jackfruit Vegan “Chicken” Salad Recipe
This Jackfruit Vegan “Chicken” Salad swaps meat for meaty-textured jackfruit, tossed in a creamy, tangy dressing with classic crunch and sass.
Ingredients
- 2 20-oz cans young green jackfruit in brine, drained and rinsed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- ½ cup vegan mayo store-bought or homemade, you fancy thing
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ cup celery finely chopped
- ¼ cup red onion diced
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill chopped (optional but dramatic)
- Lettuce bread, or crackers for serving
Instructions
- Prep jackfruit: Drain, rinse, and pat dry. Shred with forks until it mimics that familiar “chicken” texture without the clucking.
- Sauté jackfruit: In skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add jackfruit, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for 7–10 minutes.
- Let it cool: Remove from heat. Let it cool slightly so you don’t melt the mayo like a chaotic rookie.
- Mix dressing: In a bowl, stir together vegan mayo, mustard, lemon juice, celery, onion, and dill. Add sass as needed.
- Combine: Add cooled jackfruit to the dressing. Mix until everything’s coated and fabulous.
- Chill or serve: Chill for an hour for deeper flavor or serve immediately if you’re impatient and proud.
- Plate it: Scoop onto toasted bread, wrap in lettuce, or eat straight with a spoon like the plant-powered goddess you are.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 270
- Total Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 4 g
Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)
- Vitamin C: 20% DV
- Iron: 10% DV
- Vitamin K: 12% DV
- Calcium: 6% DV
- Folate: 14% DV
Additional Notes & Tips
- Add chopped apples or grapes for that retro housewife flair.
- Swap Dijon for sriracha if you’re a spicy icon.
- Use pre-shredded jackfruit to cut down prep time like a boss.
- Best eaten with confidence and side-eye toward anyone asking “Where’s the protein?”
