Barbecued Cauliflower Salad

Cauliflower is a shape-shifting vegetable that can transform into “rice,” “steak,” “bread,” or even pizza crust.

It’s the crunchy superhero of healthy eating.

In another hero move, cauliflower stands in for meat in this recipe for a hearty barbecued salad that’s perfect for summer grilling or an envy-inducing desk lunch.

Dressed with our Healthier Ranch dressing and chock-full of greens, fiber, and protein, this barbecued cauliflower salad works as a stand-alone meal or as a side to a lean protein, like BBQ tri-tip steak or margarita chicken.

Even better news: This cauliflower salad is only 336 calories per serving, without compromising the smoke, zest, and crunchiness that are so essential.

Cauliflower, you’ve gone and done it again!

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Barbecued Cauliflower Salad

This barbecued cauliflower salad features smokey barbequed florets, black beans, corn kernels, ripe avocado, and a healthier ranch dressing.

Course Salad

Cuisine Vegetarian

Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 11 mins

Total Time 26 mins

Servings 2 Servings

Calories 336 kcal

Author BODi

Ingredients

• ½ medium cauliflower, cut into florets (or 3 cups florets)
• ½ tsp. olive oil
• ¼ cup barbecue sauce, reduced-sugar
• 3 cups coarsely chopped romaine lettuce
• ½ cup canned black beans, drained, rinsed
• ½ cup corn kernels
• ¼ medium red onion, chopped
• 1 medium carrot, shredded
• ¼ cup Healthier Ranch Dressing
• ½ medium avocado, sliced

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350º F.
2. Place cauliflower on a large baking sheet.
3. Drizzle with oil. Toss to blend. Bake for 5 to 7 minutes.
4. Brush cauliflower evenly with barbeque sauce. Bake for an additional 3 to 4 minutes, or until tender-crisp. Set aside to cool.

5. Combine lettuce, beans, corn, onion, carrot, and Healthier Ranch Dressing in a medium serving bowl; toss gently to blend.

6. Top with cool cauliflower and avocado. Serve immediately.

Recipe Notes

The Nutrition Facts box below provides estimated nutritional information for this recipe.

Nutrition Facts

Barbecued Cauliflower Salad

Amount Per Serving (1 serving)

Calories 336 Calories from Fat 108

% Daily Value*

Fat 12g18%

Saturated Fat 3g19%

Cholesterol 5mg2%

Sodium 450mg20%

Carbohydrates 51g17%

Fiber 15g63%

Sugar 18g20%

Protein 14g28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Container Equivalents
2 Green
1½ Yellow
1 Blue
½ Orange

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Serve with a protein side for a great lunch option.

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Photos by Amanda Meixner and Dani Paris