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Buffalo Cauliflower Bites Salad

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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!

Vegan and Gluten Free 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.

Buffalo Cauliflower Bites Salad | Vegan | Gluten Free

In order to make the cauliflower, only a few ingredients are needed:

  1. A head of cauliflower, separated into bite-size florets
  2. Chickpea (garbanzo bean) flour
  3. Garlic powder
  4. Non-dairy milk (I prefer unsweetened organic soy milk)
  5. 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!

Vegan and Gluten free Buffalo Cauliflower Bites Salad | Veggies Save The Day

And now it’s time to make Buffalo Cauliflower Bites Salad!

Buffalo Cauliflower Bites Salad is vegan and gluten free. Serve it with your favorite Ranch or Blue Cheese dressing for a flavorful meal!
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Buffalo Cauliflower Bites Salad

Buffalo cauliflower is baked in the oven without oil, then added to salads featuring your favorite vegetables and ranch or blue cheese dressing.
Course Main Course, Salad
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 212 kcal
Author Amy Katz

Ingredients

For the Buffalo Cauliflower:

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

  1. Heat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the chickpea flour, garlic powder, and non-dairy milk. Mix well to combine.
  3. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  4. Dip each cauliflower floret in the chickpea flour batter. Shake to remove excess and place each piece on the baking sheet.
  5. Bake the cauliflower for 20 minutes until lightly browned.
  6. 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.
  7. Return the tray to the oven and bake for 10 minutes longer. Remove from the oven and set aside.
  8. Prepare your salads in individual bowls by adding the lettuce and vegetables.
  9. Top each salad with some buffalo cauliflower bites.
  10. Add some salad dressing and enjoy immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Buffalo Cauliflower Bites Salad
Amount Per Serving
Calories 212 Calories from Fat 36
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4g 6%
Sodium 1691mg 70%
Potassium 1240mg 35%
Total Carbohydrates 33g 11%
Dietary Fiber 9g 36%
Sugars 10g
Protein 13g 26%
Vitamin A 277.1%
Vitamin C 146%
Calcium 17.7%
Iron 23%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

If you’re a fan of buffalo, you may also enjoy trying Buffalo Ranch Chickpea Taco Salad.

Buffalo Ranch Chickpea Taco Salad combines tangy and spicy flavors with crunchy chips and hearty chickpeas for a satisfying meal. Vegan | Gluten free

Or for another way to enjoy cauliflower, check out the recipe for Roasted Cauliflower with Jalapeno and Lime.

Roasted Cauliflower with Jalapeno and Lime

I hope you enjoy these recipes! Please leave me a comment and let me know if you try them.

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Buffalo Cauliflower Bites Salad is one of my favorite meals! The cauliflower is lightly breaded and bakes without oil and slathered in spicy hot sauce. | Vegan and gluten free

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  3. 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!

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  10. 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. 😉

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