Cauliflower "Rice" Tabbouleh

A low-carb twist on traditional tabbouleh using cauliflower rice instead of bulgur wheat. This fresh and healthy salad combines riced cauliflower with herbs, vegetables, and a bright lemon dressing.

6 servings
25 min

Ingredients

  • ½ head cauliflower
  • 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 cups flat-leaf parsley
  • 1 cup mint leaves
  • 2 whole scallions
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • ½ medium cucumber
  • 6 ounces cherry tomatoes
  • quartered

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Grate cauliflower with the coarse grater disk on a food processor or the largest holes on a box grater until rice-like in texture. Transfer to a large, microwave-safe bowl and toss with 1 Tbsp. oil and 1/4 tsp. salt. Cover with plastic wrap and microwave on high 3 minutes. Carefully remove plastic wrap, spread cauliflower "rice" on a rimmed baking sheet, and let cool.

    15 min

  2. 2.

    Wipe out food processor, if necessary, and fit with chopping blade. Pulse parsley, mint, scallions, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, 3/4 tsp. salt, and remaining 1/4 cup oil until herbs are coarsely chopped. Transfer to a large bowl and stir in red pepper flakes. Add cauliflower, cucumber, and tomatoes and gently toss to coat. Season with additional salt, if necessary.

    10 min

  3. 3.

    Cauliflower "rice" can be made 3 days ahead. Chill in a resealable container.