Jackfruit "Chicken" Salad

Recipe contributed by The Food Snaps

Serves 4-6

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 can young jackfruit, drained and rinsed
• 2 Tbsp vegan mayonnaise 
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp black peppercorns, freshly ground
• ¼ tsp ground turmeric
• ½ tsp ground cumin seed
• ½ tsp ground coriander seed 
• 3 cups mixed greens (lettuce, kale, baby spinach, etc.)
• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• Juice from ½ lemon
• 1 green apple, sliced
• ¼ cup strawberries, sliced
• ¼ cup green grapes, sliced
• ¼ cup cherry tomatoes, sliced
• ¼ cup olives, sliced
• 1 cucumber, peeled into ribbons
• ¼ cup mixed of nuts or seeds of your choice (pumpkin seeds, chia seeds, walnuts, etc.) for garnish
• Micro greens or fresh herbs for garnish

 DIRECTIONS:

1. In large saucepan, bring water to a boil then add rinsed jackfruit, lower heat and simmer 15 minutes.
2. Strain jackfruit and slice it into bite size pieces then toss with vegan mayonnaise, salt and spices.
3. In a large bowl, drizzle olive oil on greens and toss with lemon juice.
4. Add the jackfruit and remaining salad ingredients and toss to combine. 
5. Serve in a large salad bowl garnished with seeds, nuts and microgreens or fresh herbs.