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# Meatless Friday: Vegan Curry Chicken Salad with Chickpeas

Sep 12, 2025 7:00:00 AM  |  by [Elizabeth Varga](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/author/elizabeth-varga)

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*Elizabeth Varga's vegan version of Curry Chicken Salad is a flavorful twist on the deli classic. Download our printable recipe card!*

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This vegan twist on curry chicken salad is to die for! The curry powder adds such a depth of flavor. And I mixed in grapes, raisins, celery, and cashews for sweet, salty, crunchy vibes. Everything you want in chicken salad!

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## Vegan Curry Chicken Salad

Makes 4 servings; prep time 10 minutes

### Ingredients

- 1 15-Ounce Can Chickpeas drained and rinsed
- ⅓ Cup [Mayonnaise](https://atelizabethstable.com/whole-food-plant-based-mayonnaise-no-oil/) vegan or regular or homemade
- ½ Cup Red Grapes quartered (optional)
- ¼ cup Raisins or Golden Raisins (optional)
- ¼ cup Raw or Roasted Cashews (optional)
- 3 Stalks Celery chopped
- 2 Stalks Green Onion diced
- 2 Tablespoons Dijon Mustard
- 2 Teaspoons Curry Powder
- ½ Teaspoon Salt
- ¼ Teaspoon Pepper
- 6-8 Slices Sandwich Bread of choice
- Lettuce or other toppings of choice

### Instructions

- In a large bowl, partially mash the chickpeas using a potato masher or a fork. Leave some chickpeas semi-intact.
- Add the mayo, grapes, celery, green onion, mustard, salt & pepper. Stir until the chickpeas are fully coated. Serve sandwich style between two slices of bread. Enjoy!

 

For additional ingredient substitutions, nutrition information, and more, visit [AtElizabethsTable.com](https://atelizabethstable.com/vegan-curry-chicken-salad-with-chickpeas/).

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Elizabeth Varga is the founder of At Elizabeth’s Table, a plant-based recipe blog that explores the relationship between food and the Catholic faith. With a passion for healthy living, she is a full-time food blogger and food photographer. When not in the kitchen, Elizabeth enjoys drinking coffee, working out, listening to podcasts, and going on long walks. Follow along with her blog at [AtElizabethsTable.com](http://atelizabethstable.com/).

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