This Gluten Free Vegan Grilled Broccoli, Carrot and Avocado Salad with Sesame Dressing is the perfect balanced salad recipe for Summer grilling or BBQ entertaining or weeknight meals.
I’m big on BBQ. When the weather heats up BARELY past freezing, I am ALL OVER that grill outside. And I don’t just stick to the usual BBQ suspects. It doesn’t always have to be grilled corn and BBQ hamburgers. These days I have been grilling all sorts of random veggies and fruits, and this gluten free vegan grilled broccoli, carrot and avocado salad with sesame dressing has become one of our all time faves.
How to Make this Gluten Free Vegan Grilled Broccoli, Carrot and Avocado Salad
While broccoli and carrots may seem like winter veg, they’re so accessible and available all year long, it’s a shame not to summer-fy them by throwing them on the grill. This gluten free vegan grilled broccoli, carrot and avocado salad starts with a solid BBQ sesh, and then gets some savoury umami-rich flavour with a sesame dressing. I love stir-fried broccoli and carrots, so a refreshing summer salad with a similar flavour profile seemed like a perfect fit. I then throw in some avocado for the creamy factor, and some chili for heat, but of course, we need texture and crunch. All salads need crunch. Honestly, any nuts would do, but to stay on theme with this gluten free vegan grilled broccoli, carrot and avocado salad I love adding cashews, sesame seeds and toasted coconut. But we can’t forget the crown- the microgreens. Guys, shit gets fancy when you add microgreens, so you might as well add those babies to EVERYTHING.
This vegan grilled broccoli, carrot and avocado salad is so beautiful on a big platter, it’s ideal for summer entertaining (think Father’s Day, labour day and more), but it’s also so simple you can make a big batch on a Sunday, enjoy it for dinner and then have extra for lunch throughout the week. So so good.
So lovelies, tell me, what are some of your favourite veggies to grill?
Have you tried making this gluten free vegan grilled broccoli, carrot and avocado salad?
What are some of your go to grilled salad combinations?
Leave me a comment below with your thoughts!
Gluten Free Vegan Grilled Broccoli, Carrot and Avocado Salad
Ingredients
Dressing:
- 2 tbsp gluten free tamari
- 1 1/2 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 3 tbsp rice wine vinegar
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- Salt and pepper to taste
Salad:
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 head broccoli cut into long spears
- 1 bunch carrots peeled and halved or quartered (depending on the size)
- 1 avocado sliced
- 1 red Thai chili minced
- 1 cup microgreens
- 1/4 cup cashews toasted
- 2 tbsp unsweetened coconut toasted
- 1/4 tsp white sesame seeds
- 1/4 tsp black sesame seeds
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix together the salad dressing ingredients and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Preheat grill to medium high heat. Toss the broccoli and carrots with oil and grill until tender and lightly charred.
- Arrange the salad by mixing the grilled veggies, avocado, and microgreens with the dressing. Top with the red chilli, coconut, cashews, and sesame seeds. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Updated on July 1st, 2020
Abbey Sharp is a Registered Dietitian (RD), regulated by the Ontario College of Dietitians. She is a mom, YouTuber, Blogger, award winning cookbook author, media coach specializing in food and nutrition influencers, and a frequent contributor to national publications like Healthline and on national broadcast TV shows.
Farrah says
I love anything with avocados in it! 😛 This looks super good! I love grilled veggies too–can’t ever say I’ve tried grilling broccoli though!
Abbey Sharp says
Right! This will be your new fav salad
Elysia | Haute & Healthy Living says
Love all of the flavours and textures happening in this salad! Sounds SO good!!
Abbey Sharp says
Totally!
Emily @Sinful Nutrition says
All of my favorites in one awesome salad. I’m sold!!
Abbey Sharp says
amazing!
GiGi Eats says
Avocado legit makes the world go round and sounds amazing in this recipe!!! 🙂
Abbey Sharp says
totally agree. avocado is LIFE