A sweet and savory summer salad featuring meaty seitan and juicy berries over a bed of fresh greens. Serve this Vegan Strawberry Seitan Steak Salad to herbivores and carnivores alike for a nutritious meal that is sure to satisfy all!

Seitan “Steak”

Seitan (pronounced SAY-Tan) has become mighty popular lately (especially on TikTok!) but this high-protein meat replacement has been used for centuries in China. It is made from wheat gluten and is a terrific meat substitute due to its dense consistency and meaty texture.

For this nutritious salad, Homemade Seitan (or feel free to use store-bought) is cut into thin strips and brushed with a smoky marinade to replicate slices of strip steak. Although there is no need to worry plant-based eaters, this “steak” is cruelty free.

Quick and Healthy

There is nothing better than a fresh salad this time of year. However, when you combine savory seitan with juicy strawberries, you have a killer salad that meat-eaters might just envy!

Last but not least, we love to drizzle it with our recipe for The Best Vegan Blue Cheese Dressing. It adds a phenomenal tangy flavor that pairs perfectly with the savory seitan and bright berries. Of course, feel free to use a dressing of your choice instead if preferred.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

Mixed Greens– A bed of fresh lettuce makes this simple salad a nutritious meal.
Seitan – Dense and meaty, seitan is a perfect replacement for steak in this recipe.
Strawberries – Fresh strawberries go great on salad, giving bursts of flavor with each bite.
Green Onion – Savory onion rounds out the palate and adds additional freshness.
Sliced Almonds – Sliced almonds bring more protein into this recipe and provides a nice crunch.
Seitan Marinade – The combination of salty and smoky elevate the seitan to an even more meaty flavor.
Vegan Blue Cheese Dressing (or another Dressing of your choice) – Try making your own dressing with this recipe for The Best Vegan Blue Cheese Dressing, featuring a tofu base and lots of fresh dill.

FAQ & Vegan Strawberry Seitan Steak Salad Tips:

Is this salad gluten-free?
- No. Seitan is made from vital wheat gluten, so those that are gluten intolerant or have been diagnosed with celiac disease, should avoid this plant-based protein. Alternatively, tofu can also be used as a replacement if needed.

What dressing should I use on this salad?
- We highly recommend topping this salad with this homemade recipe for The Best Vegan Blue Cheese Dressing. However, a balsamic vinegar or vinaigrette would also pair nicely.

Time Saver
- Feel free to skip the step of marinating and heating the seitan. Although, we love this salad topped with the warmed seitan, it is also delicious chilled.
Mix It Up
- Instead of strawberries, try raspberries or blackberries. Additionally, try adding extra veggies such as chopped cucumber, sugar snap peas, or creamy avocado.

A Delicious Summer Salad

Delight your senses with this easy to make plant-based salad. 🥗 You don’t want to miss the explosion of flavors that are combined for a nutritious seasonal salad that carnivores are sure to enjoy as well. 😄 Enjoy!

Finally, if you have made salad, we would love to hear what you think. Please comment down below and be sure to rate the recipe. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Thanks so much!