Combining 2 summer faves, barbecue and salad, in one yummy dish! Great for a quick dinner or even to bring as your potluck dish for a summer soiree, omnivores and herbivores alike will gobble up this salad and ask for seconds! People who love reading about and cooking healthy foods often enjoy taking
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- 2 vegan chicken cutlets (such as Gardein) (use vegan baked beans or grilled tofu for gluten free option)
- 1 head red leaf lettuce, rinsed and torn
- 1 head green leaf lettuce (like romaine), rinsed and torn
- 1 fresh tomato, chopped
- 1 medium cucumber, finely chopped
- 1 bunch cilantro, chopped
- 1 (15.25 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
- 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained
- 1 (2.8 ounce) can French fried onions or 1/2 cup crushed tortilla chips
- 1/2 cup vegan ranch dressing (below)
- 1/2 cup barbeque sauce
Grill or pan sear the vegan chicken until cooked through. Remove from heat, cool, and slice.
In a large bowl, mix the red leaf lettuce, green leaf lettuce, tomato, cucumber, cilantro, corn, and black beans. Top with the grilled chicken slices and fried onions.
In a small bowl, mix the Ranch dressing and barbeque sauce. Serve on the side as a dipping sauce, or toss with the salad to coat.
Ranch Dressing
- 1/2 cup vegan mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup plain vegan vanilla yogurt
- 1/4 cup vegan buttermilk (1 cup plain soy milk with 1 teaspoon of apple cider or coconut water vinegar, set aside to curdle for at least 15 minutes)
- 2 tablespoons chopped celery leaves
- 1 1/2 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
- 1 1/2 tablespoon diced onion (white or green)
- 1 clove garlic, diced
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoon lemon juice
- salt and pepper to taste
Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
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