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    Home » Recipes » Soy Curls

    Published: Jun 23, 2020 · Modified: May 27, 2021 by Mary Ellen Valverde | VNutrition · THIS POST MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE LINKS · AS AN AMAZON ASSOCIATE I EARN FROM QUALIFYING PURCHASES.

    Buffalo Soy Curls Salad | Vegan Buffalo Chicken Salad

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    This Buffalo Soy Curls Salad adds a kick to mealtimes. It's delicious, easy to make, and filled with plant-based goodness! The soy curls, which can be air fried, pan-fried or baked, are tossed in a simple buffalo sauce. This Vegan Buffalo Chicken salad combines lettuce, carrots, celery, onion, and avocado and is topped with a creamy vegan ranch dressing.

    Buffalo Soy Curls Salad with Ranch Dressing

    No need to miss your old buffalo chicken salad anymore! This Buffalo Soy Curls Salad will leave your taste buds happy.

    This is another recipe (like my Ranch Pasta Salad) that I've come up with to show that you don't have to give up all your favorite foods when going vegan, all you have to do is sub some tasty plant-based alternatives.

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    • Are Soy Curls Healthy?
    • Where Can I Buy Soy Curls?
    • How Do You Make Buffalo Sauce From Scratch?
    • How Do You Make the Soy Curls?
    • What else can I do with the vegan Buffalo chicken strips?
    • Other Veganized Favorite Recipes
    • 📖 Recipe
    • 💬 Reviews
    Soy Curls on top of Salad with Ranch Dressing

    Are Soy Curls Healthy?

    As I explained in my Best Soy Curls Recipes post, soy curls are non-GMO and grown without chemical pesticides.

    Soy curls are not like those faux meats made out of soy protein isolates. They are dehydrated strips soy protein of made out of whole, non-GMO soybeans that are cooked, broken into strands, and then dried.

    Vegan Buffalo Chicken Salad with buffalo sauce and Ranch Dressing

    Where Can I Buy Soy Curls?

    I purchase my soy curls online on Amazon but I've also found them at my local health food store. I've heard other people say they found them at their Whole Foods but I haven't seen them at mine.

    Another option is to order them directly from their manufacturer, Butler Foods.

    Soy curls on salad

    How Do You Make Buffalo Sauce From Scratch?

    Vegan Buffalo sauce is easy to make! All you need is 3 (or 4) ingredients! Simply add these ingredients to a saucepan and heat:

    • hot sauce
    • onion powder
    • garlic powder
    • vegan butter (optional)

    The vegan butter is optional. I enjoy a little fat in the sauce to make it tasty but it's not necessary. Miyoko's brand is one of my favorite vegan butters because it's made with all whole-food ingredients.

    closeup of Vegan Buffalo Chicken Salad

    How Do You Make the Soy Curls?

    There are 3 ways to cook the soy curls depending on what time of equipment you have or what you feel like doing that day.

    1. Air Fry Them - this is my favorite way to enjoy these soy curls. I love how crispy they get when they're air-fried. When using an air fryer, "fry" the soy curls for 5 minutes on 380 degrees. Shake the basket, then cook for another 5 minutes.
    2. Bake Them- when baking, preheat oven to 375 degrees. Cover baking pan with some oil and bake soy curls for 15 minutes flipping them halfway through.
    3. Pan Fry Them - when pan-frying, add 1-2 TB of oil to a pan and fry until crispy.

    After cooking, pour on that beautiful hot sauce and enjoy on top of your salad!

    What else can I do with the vegan Buffalo chicken strips?

    If salad isn't your thing or you just want to switch things up a bit, you can use the vegan Buffalo soy curls in:

    • sandwiches
    • wraps
    • pasta
    • bowls

    Other Veganized Favorite Recipes

    Looking for other substitutes for some other pre-vegan favorites? Check these out!

    • Mongolian Soy Curls - a remake of the popular PF Chang's Dish
    • Vegan Mac & Cheese - my favorite cheesy vegan dish
    • Easy Vegan Chicken Salad - perfect in sandwiches and wraps for quick lunches

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    vegan buffalo chicken salad

    Buffalo Soy Curls Salad

    Author: Mary Ellen Valverde | VNutrition
    This Buffalo Chicken salad is delicious, easy to make and filled with plant-based goodness! The soy curls, which can be air fried, pan fried or baked, are tossed in a simple buffalo sauce. The salad combines lettuce, carrots, celery, onion, and avocado and is topped with a creamy vegan ranch dressing.
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 8 mins
    Course lunch, Main Course, Salad
    Cuisine American, gluten-free, vegan
    Servings 4
    Calories 331 kcal

    Equipment

    • airy fryer (optional)
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    Ingredients
      

    Buffalo Soy Curls

    • 2 cups Butler's soy curls soaked in boiling water for 5-10 minutes
    • 2 tablespoon nutritional yeast
    • 2 tablespoon gluten-free flour
    • 1 teaspoon onion powder
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • ¼ teaspoon poultry seasoning (optional)
    • ½ cup hot sauce
    • 1 tablespoon vegan butter (optional)
    • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
    • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder

    Salad

    • 2½ cups romaine lettuce or other salad greens
    • ¾ cup carrots shredded
    • 2 stalks celery chopped
    • 1 avocado sliced
    • red onion thinly sliced (optional)

    Vegan Ranch Dressing

    • ⅔ cup raw cashews soaked in hot water for 10 minutes
    • ⅔ cup unsweetened dairy-free milk more if you want it thinner
    • 1½ tablespoon lemon juice
    • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
    • ½ teaspoon onion powder
    • ½ teaspoon chives
    • ¼ teaspoon dill
    • ¼ teaspoon parsley
    • ¼ teaspoon pepper
    • ¼ teaspoon celery salt (or regular salt)

    Instructions
     

    • Once the soy curls are done soaking, add them to a strainer and wring out all the water from them.
    • In a bowl, mix nutritional yeast, flour, onion powder, garlic powder and poultry seasoning (if using).
    • Add soy curls into the bowl and mix to cover the soy curls completely.
    • If using an air fryer, cook the soy curls for 10 minutes on 380 degrees, shaking the basket halfway through.
    • If baking, preheat oven to 375 degrees. Cover baking pan with some oil and bake soy curls for 15 minutes flipping them halfway through.
    • If pan frying, add 1-2 TB of oil to a pan and fry until crispy.
    • While soy curls are cooking, divide the salad ingredients into 4 bowls and set aside.
    • Add the vegan ranch dressing ingredients to a high-speed blender and blend until smooth. Set aside.
    • Add hot sauce, vegan butter, garlic powder, and onion powder to a saucepan on low to heat up the sauce.
    • When soy curls are cooked, add them to the buffalo sauce pan and mix until fully covered.
    • Add soy curls to salad bowls and top with the ranch dressing.

    Nutrition

    Sodium: 247mgCalcium: 158mgVitamin C: 10mgVitamin A: 5267IUFiber: 10gPotassium: 988mgCalories: 331kcalFat: 19gProtein: 16gCarbohydrates: 26gIron: 4mg

    PLEASE NOTE: Nutritional information data is computer generated and only an estimate so it should be used only as a guide.

    Tried this recipe?Leave a comment and ⭐ rating below or tag @v.nutrition on Instagram with the hashtag #vnutritionandwellness
    Mary Ellen Valverde | VNutrition

    Mary Ellen Valverde MS, CNS, LDN is a Licensed Nutritionist and Certified Nutrition Specialist who empowers vegans to feel confident in creating sustainable habits that align with their values and health goals. She shares easy gluten-free plant-powered food to nourish your body + satisfy your tastebuds. Mary Ellen's recipes and nutrition info have been featured on Yahoo News, Parade, VegNews, LIVESTRONG, Dr. Axe, Greatist, LIVEKINDLY, Brit+Co, Well+Good, and more. 

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    1. Brigitte says

      February 24, 2022 at 6:01 pm

      5 stars
      I made the bacon bits it’s genial !!! I never liked bacon in the first place so yummy . I only used 1/4 cup low salt Tamari . I let it soak up the sauce no sauce was left in the bowl . It was perfect 1/3 cup for me would have been too salty !bravo .
      Now the Buffalo curls , I might have not drained enough the curls I had to bake them longer they didn’t want to crisp up . Are they suppose to be crispy ? Also do I need to use the flour ? Could I just use 1 more table spoon of nutritional yeast ? It was still very good ! Thank you

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      • Mary Ellen Valverde | VNutrition says

        February 28, 2022 at 9:40 am

        Hi Brigitte! For the buffalo soy curls, they're supposed to be a tiny bit crispy. Make sure you have them totally drained. I seriously take them in my hands and ring all the liquid out. You don't need to use the flour if you don't want 1 more TB of nutritional yeast should be okay. You can also try to bake them a little longer. Hopefully those things help. You want them a little bit crisp since you're going to put sauce on them but not too much because they can get hard.

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    2. Lucas says

      January 22, 2022 at 2:22 am

      5 stars
      I didn't make it as a salad, but the buffalo soy curls were really good! I ate them in a sandwich with some vegetables. It was easy and quick to make. I'm really craving them right now. Would make again!

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      • Mary Ellen Valverde | VNutrition says

        January 24, 2022 at 11:22 am

        Hi Lucas! Yes, I use them often without making the salad with it as well. 🙂 I'm so happy you liked them!

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    3. blarn says

      May 27, 2021 at 11:37 pm

      5 stars
      is the calorie count based off of one serving or the 4 servings that come out of it?

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      • Mary Ellen says

        May 28, 2021 at 7:40 am

        The amount shown is for 1 serving.

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