With it being BBQ season, I’ve created the perfect grilled veggie, leafy green salad that will be enough for a light dinner or a perfect side for your BBQ grilled meat.

Also, have you tried the sriracha smoked tofu yet? It’s really a nice treat compared to regular tofu and doesn’t need to be cooked, you can just chop it up and add it to the salad as is.

WHAT YOU NEED

• 3-4 cups of chopped mixed greens (arugula, romain, spinach etc… what ever greens you have!)
• 1 red pepper
• 2 cobs of corn (or canned corn would work)
• 1 red onion
• 1 cup of cherry tomatoes
• 1 package of sriracha smoked tofu (could sub any meat, tofu or even hard boiled egg)

FOR THE CREAMY TAHINI DRESSING

• 1 lemon juiced 
• 1/2 cup of tahini
• 1 tbsp of olive oil
• 1 clove of garlic
• 1 chipotle pepper (you could also use chipotle spice or seasoning)
• salt and pepper

WHAT TO DO

1. Fire up the BBQ. You want it to be at medium heat.
2. Shuck the corn and chop up the red pepper and red onion. 
3. Coat all 3 in a little olive oil and salt and pepper. Place on the BBQ. The red pepper and onion should go in a BBQ grilled basket. Corn can go directly on grill. Please keep an eye on your grilling veggies!
4. While those are on the grill, chop the lettuce and/or greens, tomatoes and tofu and add together in a big salad bowl.
5. Next make the dressing. Combine all the ingredients in your high speed blender. If it looks a bit thick, add a splash of water.
6. Once the corn and veggies on the grill and cooked, cut the corn off the cobb and add to the big salad bowl.
7. Dress with about half the dressing (save the other half for a mother meal) and toss.
8. ENJOY

Super simple, packed with yum, and so family friendly. perfect for your backyard BBQ or dinner.