This Vegan BBQ Cauliflower Ranch Southwest Salad recipe is loaded with flavor and packed with nutrition from top to bottom. Fresh greens, vibrant veggies, hearty black beans, BBQ roasted cauliflower florets, and creamy avocado, all get coated in a tangy cashew ranch dressing. It’s a simple to make healthy vegan salad recipe that is perfect for a quick weeknight meal!
BBQ cauliflower florets are back and tastier than ever.
This Vegan BBQ Cauliflower Ranch Southwest Salad recipe is not only loaded with wholesome ingredients, but it checks all of the boxes when it comes down to taste.
At each bite you will experience fresh, hearty, smoky, creamy, and tangy flavors. It’s so good!
Not only does this recipe require only about 30 minutes to whip up, but it’s just as good for leftovers.
Why You’ll Love This Vegan Southwest Salad Recipe
- Quick & Easy: A southwest salad recipe that’s ready in about 30 minutes.
- Balanced Meal: With the protein & carbs from the black beans, the healthy fats from the cashew ranch dressing, as well as the veggies, this is a well-rounded meal that’s satisfying & nutritious.
- Great for Meal Prep: This Vegan BBQ Cauliflower Ranch Southwest Salad recipe stores well in the fridge, making it a great recipe to meal prep for quick dinners throughout the week.
Ingredients
- Organic Cauliflower: Roasted & coated with BBQ. Both fresh & frozen work!
- Organic BBQ Sauce: Duh?! You can use any BBQ sauce that you like. I personally love Good Food For Good BBQ Sauce, which is made with organic and clean ingredients. You can purchase it at any health foods store or Amazon.
- Organic Black Beans: For some heartiness, plant protein, and fiber!
- Organic Vegetables: Red cabbage, cherry tomatoes, and shredded carrots. Feel free to customize!
- Organic Avocado: A must for any salad. Plus, it’s full of healthy fats and creaminess.
- Organic Greens: Just a handful of leafy greens to get your greens in. Spinach, arugula, kale, or any greens that you have on hand will pair deliciously!
- Organic Vegan Ranch Dressing: Adds the perfect amount of tang and creaminess to make the salad complete.
How To Make
- BBQ Cauliflower. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. On a baking sheet, combine the cauliflower florets with the avocado oil. Transfer to the oven for 15 minutes. Add the BBQ sauce and coat the cauliflower. Bake for another 10 minutes.
- Vegan Cashew Ranch. Add all of the ingredients, except the dried dill & parsley, to a high-speed blender. Blend until smooth and creamy. Pour into a bowl and stir in the dried dill & parsley.
- Combine. In a large mixing bowl, add the greens, veggies, black beans, avocado, and half of the ranch dressing. Toss to combine.
- Serve. Divide the greens, vegetables, avocado, and black beans, between bowls. Top with the roasted BBQ cauliflower, a drizzle of the cashew ranch, and garnish with fresh cilantro. Enjoy!
Tips for Making this Healthy Vegan Salad Recipe Perfectly
- Organic Cauliflower Florets: Fresh or frozen both will do!
- Organic BBQ Sauce: You can use any BBQ sauce that you like. I personally love Good Food For Good BBQ Sauce, which is made with organic and clean ingredients. You can purchase it at any health foods store or Amazon.
- Organic Vegetables: Feel free to customize your preferred vegetables.
- Soak Cashews: Be sure to soak your organic raw cashews in hot water for about 10 minutes to soften. This ensures that the ranch dressing is creamy and smooth.
Storing
As mentioned above, this Vegan BBQ Cauliflower Ranch Southwest Salad recipe is perfect for leftovers & meal prep!
Fridge Storage. Transfer to an air-tight glass container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. I don’t recommend dicing the avocado until the salad is ready to enjoy.
More Healthy Vegan BBQ Recipes You’ll Love
- Vegan BBQ Cauliflower Ranch Pasta Salad
- Vegan BBQ Beans with Coleslaw & Cauliflower Rice
- Vegan BBQ Chickpea Salad
- Vegan BBQ Jackfruit Stuffed Sweet Potato
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Vegan BBQ Cauliflower Ranch Southwest Salad
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 25
- Total Time: 35
- Yield: 4 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegan
Description
This Vegan BBQ Cauliflower Ranch Southwest Salad recipe is loaded with flavor and packed with nutrition from top to bottom. Fresh greens, vibrant veggies, hearty black beans, BBQ roasted cauliflower florets, and creamy avocado, all get coated in a tangy cashew ranch dressing. It’s a simple to make healthy vegan salad recipe that is perfect for a quick weeknight meal!
Ingredients
Always opt for organic ingredients.
BBQ CAULIFLOWER
- 4 cups cauliflower florets
- ½ cup BBQ sauce, divided
- 1 tsp avocado oil
- Sea salt & black pepper, to taste
CASHEW RANCH DRESSING
- ½ cup raw cashews, soaked in hot water for 10 minutes
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- ½ cup water
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp dried dill
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- Sea salt & black pepper, to taste
SALAD
- 3 cups mixed greens
- 1 cup red cabbage, shredded
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 (15-oz) can black beans
- 1 large avocado, diced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro
Instructions
- BBQ Cauliflower. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. On a baking sheet, combine the cauliflower florets with the avocado oil. Transfer to the oven for 15 minutes. Add the BBQ sauce and coat the cauliflower. Bake for another 10 minutes.
- Vegan Cashew Ranch. Add all of the ingredients, except the dried dill & parsley, to a high-speed blender. Blend until smooth and creamy. Pour into a bowl and stir in the dried dill & parsley.
- Combine. In a large mixing bowl, add the greens, veggies, black beans, avocado, and half of the ranch dressing. Toss to combine.
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Serve. Divide the greens, vegetables, avocado, and black beans, between bowls. Top with the roasted BBQ cauliflower, a drizzle of the cashew ranch, and garnish with fresh cilantro. Enjoy!
Notes
Organic Cauliflower Florets: Fresh or frozen both will do!
Organic BBQ Sauce: You can use any BBQ sauce that you like. I personally love Good Food For Good BBQ Sauce, which is made with organic and clean ingredients. You can purchase it at any health foods store or Amazon.
Organic Vegetables: Feel free to customize your preferred vegetables.
Soak Cashews: Be sure to soak your organic raw cashews in hot water for about 10 minutes to soften. This ensures that the ranch dressing is creamy and smooth.
Fridge Storage. Transfer to an air-tight glass container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. I don’t recommend dicing the avocado until the salad is ready to enjoy.
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