Buffalo Cauliflower Bites Salad is one of my favorite meals. First I bake spicy coated cauliflower florets in the oven. Then I add them to a salad with carrots, celery, radishes, and olives. Finally, I top everything with some non-dairy ranch dressing for a delicious and filling Buffalo Cauliflower Bites Salad!
I’m sure you’ve heard of buffalo wings, but have you tried buffalo cauliflower? Talk about a wonderful plant-based alternative! Traditionally this dish is served with blue cheese dressing, but I’m partial to ranch. Either way, this cauliflower is delicious!
I like taking the buffalo cauliflower and adding it to a salad for a satisfying and healthy meal.
I first tried making cauliflower “wings” using the recipe from The Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease Cookbook. After a few times, I modified the recipe a little and starting serving it with ranch dressing. Then after trying the cauliflower bites in a salad, I was hooked! Now it’s one of my favorite easy meals.
In order to make the cauliflower, only a few ingredients are needed:
- A head of cauliflower, separated into bite-size florets
- Chickpea (garbanzo bean) flour
- Garlic powder
- Non-dairy milk (I prefer unsweetened organic soy milk)
- Hot sauce (I recommend Frank’s Red Hot Original)
And that’s it! You don’t even need oil. And you won’t believe how easy it is to make!
And now it’s time to make Buffalo Cauliflower Bites Salad!
Buffalo Cauliflower Bites Salad
Ingredients
For the Buffalo Cauliflower:
- 1 cup chickpea flour (garbanzo bean flour)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 cup unsweetened plain non-dairy milk (I use organic soy)
- 1 head cauliflower separated into florets (bite-size pieces)
- 1 cup Frank's RedHot Original hot sauce (or your favorite hot sauce)
For the salad:
- 1 head Romaine lettuce (or your favorite variety) torn or chopped into bite-size pieces
- your favorite vegetable toppings such as sliced carrots, sliced celery, sliced radishes and black olives
- Ranch dressing or blue cheese dressing (I used Daiya Homestyle Ranch)
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- In a large bowl, combine the chickpea flour, garlic powder, and non-dairy milk. Mix well to combine.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Dip each cauliflower floret in the chickpea flour batter. Shake to remove excess and place each piece on the baking sheet.
- Bake the cauliflower for 20 minutes until lightly browned.
- Remove the tray from the oven and pour the hot sauce over the cauliflower, making sure each piece is covered with the desired amount of sauce.
- Return the tray to the oven and bake for 10 minutes longer. Remove from the oven and set aside.
- Prepare your salads in individual bowls by adding the lettuce and vegetables.
- Top each salad with some buffalo cauliflower bites.
- Add some salad dressing and enjoy immediately.
If you’re a fan of buffalo, you may also enjoy trying Buffalo Ranch Chickpea Taco Salad.
Or for another way to enjoy cauliflower, check out the recipe for Roasted Cauliflower with Jalapeno and Lime.
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Yummy! This looks so delicious! I still have to try Buffalo cauliflower, I read so much about it! 🙂
Thank you, I think you’ll really enjoy it!
I’ll take buffalo anything! This salad looks fantastic!
Thanks Dianne! Me too!
I love buffalo cauliflower so much! It really feels like an indulgence, and it’s a great way to eat a ton of cauliflower in no time. That’s a great idea to serve it over a salad!
Thanks Cadry! 🙂
Yum! A great way to spice up any salad!
Thanks Kelly!
AH! This is awesome!!! Give me a bowl!
I saved one for you! 🙂
I made buffalo cauliflower last night and ate a whole head of cauliflower to myself!! It’s one of my favourites. Love the idea of it on a lovely crisp salad!
That’s a lot of cauliflower! I think you’ll enjoy this salad. 🙂
This recipe sounds delicious Amy!! I’ve always been a huge fan of buffalo cauliflower, but having it over a salad is a first for me! I need to try this!
Thanks Anjali! I hope you like it. 🙂
I love buffalo cauliflower bites so much and that is really going to make this salad special.
Thanks Ginny! It’s so much better than that other famous buffalo food. 🙂
I love buffalo cauliflower so much! Yours looks so crispy and delicious! Love the idea of adding it to a salad.
Thanks Jenn! It makes a great meal!
I’ve been meaning to try buffalo cauliflower for ages and just never get around to it, but I LOVE the idea of using it in a salad! I need to actually make time for this one. And I am so with you on the ranch. Ranch >>>>> blue cheese in my book. 😉
I like the way you think, Tracy!
haha.. I make this!!! I usually make a big batch of the cauliflower and then use it in random things like salad and wraps for the next day or two. LOVE
Great idea, Sarah!
This recipe looks delicious. Will have to make this.
Thanks Julie! I hope you enjoy it.
I love buffalo cauliflower – incorporating it into a salad is such a good idea!
Thanks Julie! I love it, too.