BBQ Cauliflower and Corn Salad With Smoky Ranch Dressing

 

 
BBQ Cauliflower and Corn Salad With Smoky Ranch Dressing (Serves 4)
INGREDIENTS
11/2 TBSP coconut oil 
1/2 head cauliflower, cone #3
2 C corn kernels, fresh (2 ears) or frozen (thawed) 
1/2 C BBQ sauce, divided 
1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
3 C shredded green cabbage cone #4 (about ¼ medium cabbage)
2 medium carrots, shredded cone #2 (2 cups)
1/3 C chopped green onions (green parts)
1 cup cilantro leaves
tortilla chips, optional
 
DIRECTIONS:
Preheat EOS to 400 degrees. Add oil followed by cauliflower florets. Season with salt and pepper. Cook until tender, stirring frequently 7-10 minutes. Add corn. Add about ¼ cup water. Sautee for an additional 2-3 minutes. Stir in 1/4 cup of the BBQ sauce. Place beans in a small bowl with remaining BBQ sauce. Assemble remaining ingredients together and toss with smoky ranch dressing. 

Smokey Ranch Dressing (non-dairy)

INGREDIENTS
1 C water
Heaping 3/4 C cashews, soak for 2-3 hours and drain
1/3 cup vegenniase 
3 Tbsp chopped scallions (white part) 
2 tsp raw apple cider vinegar
1 tsp onion powder
heaping 11/2 tsp smoked paprika
juice of 1 lime, plus more to taste
1 medium garlic clove
maple syrup to taste
sea salt and freshly ground pepper
DIRECTIONS: In a high-speed blender, combine all ingredients. Adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, lime, maple syrup as needed.  Makes 11/2 C. 
 
BBQ Sauce
Ingredients:
1 ½ cups tomato sauce
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 tablespoon molasses
3 tablespoons Tamari
3 teaspoons smoked paprika
1 tsp chipotle  powder
1 tsp cumin
½ teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon olive oil (optional)
Add all ingredients to a medium-sized saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium-low heat, and continue simmering for 15 minutes.
 
Remove from heat and allow to cool. Place in an airtight container. Keeps refrigerated for up to one week.

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