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Rainbow Veggie Cobb Salad (Vegan+GF)

Take your normal salad to the next level with this flavor loaded, color packed meal!
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes

Ingredients

Sunbutter "Ranch":

  • 1 medium zucchini cut into chunks
  • 1/2 small onion peeled and roughly chopped
  • 1/3 cup sunflower seed butter
  • 1 teaspoon maple syrup
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon dried dill
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • sea salt & pepper to taste

Coconut "Bacon":

  • 1 1/2 cups thick coconut shreds coconut chips
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari or cocount aminos
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon liquid smoke

Candied Pecans:

  • 1/2 cup whole pecans
  • 3 tablespoons coconut sugar
  • 1 teaspoon water

Salad:

  • 4 cups mixed baby greens
  • 2 cups purple cabbage shredded
  • 1 cup shelled edamame thawed from frozen
  • 1 large corn on the cob corn shaved off
  • 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
  • 1/2 cup fresh strawberries chopped
  • 1 large nectarine chopped
  • 1 medium orange bell pepper seeded and chopped
  • 1 medium red bell pepper seeded and chopped

Instructions

Sunbutter "Ranch":

  1. Combine the ingredients in a food processor or blender and blend until smooth. Adjust salt and pepper to taste. Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Coconut "Bacon":

  1. Stir the liquid ingredients together in a small bowl and add in the coconut. Sprinkle with pepper and toss to coat evenly. Line a baking tray with parchment or silicone mat and spread into an even layer. Bake for 12-15 minutes until toasted (turning halfway through baking).

Candied Pecans:

  1. Stir the sugar and water together in another small bowl to wet it all. Add the pecans and toss to coat. Spread the pecans on a baking tray with parchment or silicone mat and spread into an even layer. Bake for 10 - 12 minutes until toasted (turning halfway through baking).

Salad:

  1. Combine all the veggies in a large salad bowl or on a platter. If desired, you can toss to mix evenly for serving or serve as pictured. Top with desired amount of dressing and serve.