Description
This Ants On A Log Celery Date Chicken Salad inspired by Epicurious is made with crunchy celery, sweet dates, tart green apple, shallot, and tender plant-based chicken. Toss in a simple homemade peanut butter vinaigrette and top with chopped roasted peanuts for the perfect side salad!
Ingredients
- 1 package plant based chick’n (I used Abbot’s Chopped Chick’n), optional
- 10 large celery stalks
- 1 large granny smith apple
- 8 large dates, whole
- 1 small shallot
- 1/2 cup roasted peanuts
- Celery leaves, for garnish
- Mint leaves, for garnish
Dressing
- 4 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons agave syrup
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
If including the plant-based chicken, start by cooking the chick’n according to package directions. While the chick’n is cooking, wash the celery and apple. Slice the celery diagonally into medium sized pieces and place into a large bowl. Chop the apple into medium-sized pieces and add it to the bowl with the celery.
Remove the pit from the dates and chop into medium sized pieces, add to the bowl. Slice the shallot, add to the bowl. Crush the roasted peanuts into smaller pieces, add to the bowl. When the chick’n is done cooking, add it to the bowl.
To make the dressing, add everything to a small blender and blend until smooth. Alternatively you can shake it all together in a bottle or whisk it together in a small bowl. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss together.
Before serving, garnish with celery and mint leaves if desired.
Notes
* Recipe adapted from Epicurious by Molly Baz
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Additional Time: 0 hours
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salads
- Cuisine: American