Crispy Buffalo Quinoa Bites Salad with Cheesy Ranch

Name: Crispy Buffalo Quinoa Bites Salad with Cheesy Ranch
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tbsp melted Vegan Butter; 2 tbsp Olive Oil; 1/4 cup Frank's Hot Sauce; 1/2 tsp Seasoned Salt; 2 cup Cooked Quinoa; 1 cup Cannelli Beans, Mashed; 1/2 cup Whole Wheat Bread Crumbs; 1/3 cup Egg whites; 1/2 tsp Sea Salt; 1 tsp Pepper; 3 tbsp Olive Oil; 1/2 cup Greek Yogurt; 1/2 cup Silk Soy Milk; 1 tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice; 1 tbsp Olive Oil; 1 tbsp Fresh Parsley, chopped; 2 tbsp Dried Chives; 1 clove Garlic , grated; 1 tsp Seasoned Salt; 1 tsp Pepper; 8 cup Hearts of Romaine; 2 Carrots, chopped; 4 green onions, sliced; 24 slice oz Feta Cheese

Servings: persons

2 tbsp melted Vegan Butter
2 tbsp Olive Oil
1/4 cup Frank's Hot Sauce
1/2 tsp Seasoned Salt
2 cup Cooked Quinoa
1 cup Cannelli Beans, Mashed
1/2 cup Whole Wheat Bread Crumbs
1/3 cup Egg whites
1/2 tsp Sea Salt
1 tsp Pepper
3 tbsp Olive Oil
1/2 cup Greek Yogurt
1/2 cup Silk Soy Milk
1 tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice
1 tbsp Olive Oil
1 tbsp Fresh Parsley, chopped
2 tbsp Dried Chives
1 clove Garlic , grated
1 tsp Seasoned Salt
1 tsp Pepper
8 cup Hearts of Romaine
2 Carrots, chopped
4 green onions, sliced
24 slice oz Feta Cheese

1
Make the dressing.
2
Combine all ingredients except blue cheese in a bowl and mix well.
3
Stir in the Feta Cheese and place in the fridge while you make the salads.
4
Make the Buffalo Sauce.
5
Combine the melted butter, olive oil, hot sauce and seasoned salt in a medium size bowl.
6
Whisk the combine and set aside.
7
In another bowl combine the quinioa, mashed cannellini beans, bread crumbs, egg whites, salt, pepper and 4 tablespoon of the Buffalo Sauce.
8
Mix Well to moisten the ingredients and then form into 30-35 equal size balls( 1 tablespoon of the quinoa mixture).
9
Squeeze the balls together tightly with your hands, being careful.
10
Place balls on a cooking sheet.
11
Preheat oven to 425 and bake for 25 minutes.
12
Gently toss about 10 balls at a time with the buffalo sauce or you can dip each in the sauce as well if you are afraid to balls will crumble.
13
To assemble the salads, combine lettuce, carrots in bowl or on plate.
14
Season lightly with salt and pepper, then toss.
15
Top with an equal amount of green onions , then add the buffalo quinoa bites on top.
16
Cover with feta cheese, then drizzle with the dressing and add any remaining buffalo sauce.

1190

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 24 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tbsp melted Vegan Butter, 2 tbsp Olive Oil, 1/4 cup Frank's Hot Sauce, 1/2 tsp Seasoned Salt, and more.

Yes, Crispy Buffalo Quinoa Bites Salad with Cheesy Ranch falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!