Powerhouse Plant-Based Salad Bowl

May 18, 2020

This fully loaded salad eats like an entrée. Packed with leafy greens, tender riced cauliflower, crunchy walnuts, and a medley of beans and veggies, this is one nutrient-dense bowl that will take you to Flavortown. It comes together in 15 minutes and travels well, making it perfect for lunch or dinner. This recipe will make a salad-lover out of anyone.

Ingredients
Makes one entrée-sized salad

1 cup romaine lettuce, chopped into bite-sized pieces
1 cup fresh spinach
1 cup riced cauliflower*
1/2 cup black beans
1/2 cup garbanzo beans
1/2 cup sliced cucumber
1/2 cup sliced tomato
1/2 cup sliced mushroom
1/4 fresh chopped walnuts
Lightly season with salt and pepper
Serve with Panera Fuji Apple dressing or dressing of your choice

*Rice cauliflower by pulsing florets in a food processor or use a handheld grater.

Instructions

1. Place romaine and spinach in a large salad bowl. Top with riced cauliflower.
2. Sprinkle remaining ingredients (beans, cucumber, tomato, mushrooms, and walnuts) on top, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and toss to coat.
3. Drizzle with dressing of your choice. Enjoy!


Recipe by Adrien Colon, a Switch4Good athlete and team member. If you’re a recipe developer, athlete, or just proud to be dairy-free, sign up to be a part of our growing team of go-getter individuals!

Stay connected

Dairy-Free Crunchy Quesadilla Supreme

Dairy-Free Crunchy Quesadilla Supreme

Technically, you can order dairy-free at Taco Bell (it's called fresca-style). However, why eliminate the cheese when you can have a wonderfully gooey, melty dairy-free cheese at home? This fully loaded copycat quesadilla supreme is better than its inspiration, not...

Plant-Based Greek Meatballs with Dairy-Free Tzatziki

Plant-Based Greek Meatballs with Dairy-Free Tzatziki

A sandwich doesn't have to be between two slices of bread. Break out the pita to disrupt the monotony of your lunch or dinner routine. With a few store-bought staples and a quick homemade dairy-free tzatziki sauce, you can have a satisfying, hearty meal on hand in...

The Essential Gourmet Grilled Cheese (Dairy-Free)

The Essential Gourmet Grilled Cheese (Dairy-Free)

The classic grilled cheese sandwich is what you make it—it can be a humble affair of gooey dairy-free cheese and perfectly toasted bread, or it can be gussied up with avocado, caramelized onions, or slices of juicy pear. No matter how you prefer your grilled cheese,...

Share This