Festive Salad with BBQ Ranch Dressing

Ingredients

Dressing
• 1 cup vegan mayonnaise
• ¼ cup soy milk
• 1 garlic clove
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Dash cayenne pepper
• ⅛ cup BBQ sauce of choice


• 2 cups kale, de-stemmed and roughly chopped
• 1 celery stock
• 1 cucumber, chopped
• 2 grated carrots
• ⅛ cup diced red onion
• 1 head shredded Manoa lettuce
• ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 1 cup diced jicama
• ¾ cup cheddar cheese cubes
• Juice of 1 lime

Instructions

1. Combine all dressing ingredients in a food processor and process until smooth and creamy. Dressing can be stored in an air-tight container, refrigerated for up to a week.
2. Place chopped kale in a large bowl. Massage kale by squeezing it in your hands until it begins to wilt. Drain off any excess juice.
3. Combine kale and remaining ingredients, except lime juice, in a large serving bowl. Toss to combine.
4. Pour lime juice over salad.
5. Toss dressing into salad just before serving and enjoy!

Yields 4-6 Servings

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