Cauliflower Salad with Tabbouleh Seasoning
Explore a refreshing and health-conscious take on the traditional Middle Eastern salad with this Cauliflower Tabouleh recipe. This modern interpretation uses cauliflower as a low-carb alternative to bulgur wheat, keeping the fresh herb and vegetable flavours intact.
Ingredients: - 1 cup riced or chopped cauliflower - 2 bunches of minced flat-leaf parsley - 1/4 cup mint leaves, chopped - 1 tomato, seeds removed and diced - 1/2 cucumber, diced - 2 green onions, thinly sliced - Juice of 1 medium lemon - 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil - 1 teaspoon fine sea salt, with additional salt optional - 2 cloves of minced garlic (optional) - Pomegranate seeds for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
1. Rice or finely chop the cauliflower to resemble the texture of bulgur wheat. 2. Chop the parsley, mint, tomato (without seeds), cucumber, and green onions. 3. In a large bowl, combine the riced cauliflower, herbs, and chopped vegetables. 4. Prepare a dressing by whisking together lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and optionally minced garlic. 5. Toss the salad with the dressing until well combined. 6. Garnish with pomegranate seeds if desired.
Optional add-ins include Kalamata olives, feta cheese, or bell peppers. For a more authentic experience, serve the salad with sprouted hummus, salty olives, crumbled feta cheese, grilled meats such as lamb or chicken, falafel, and pita bread.
The salad is easy to make and keeps well, making it suitable for picnics, potlucks, and meal prep. Seeding the tomatoes and achieving uniform consistency in the size of the cucumber and tomato pieces are important for the salad's texture. If a food processor is not available, the cauliflower can be grated using a box grater instead. The salad should marinate for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow the flavours to meld together.
Enjoy this fresh, herbaceous, and light salad as a side dish or accompaniment to grilled meats or vegetarian dishes. With good quality and fresh ingredients like ripe tomatoes, vibrant herbs, and deliciously green extra virgin olive oil, you're sure to create a delicious cauliflower tabbouleh that's perfect for summer barbecues, picnics, and potlucks.
This Cauliflower Tabouleh recipe, a health-conscious take on a traditional Middle Eastern salad, incorporates cooking with a low-carb alternative (cauliflower) in the food-and-drink category, promoting a lifestyle that focuses on healthy-cooking and fresh ingredients. Enjoy the salad as a side dish or accompaniment to grilled meats or vegetarian dishes, complementing your home-and-garden setting with its fresh herb and vegetable flavours.
