Cauliflower Summer Salad

Bright, refreshing, and loaded with vibrant flavors, this Cauliflower Summer Salad is the perfect healthy dish for warm-weather gatherings or light weekday meals. Featuring finely riced cauliflower as the base, this salad is bursting with the crisp textures of cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, and red onion, all tied together with a zesty homemade lemon vinaigrette. Fresh parsley and mint add an herby twist, while a hint of sweetness from honey (or maple syrup for a vegan option) balances out the tangy citrus. Ready in just 20 minutes without any cooking required, this gluten-free and low-carb salad is an easy, nutrient-packed side dish or a versatile main when paired with your favorite protein. Serve it chilled or at room temperature for a dish that tastes as good as it looks!

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 piece Cauliflower (small head)
• 250 grams Cherry tomatoes (halved)
• 1 piece Cucumber (diced)
• 1 piece Red bell pepper (diced)
• 0.5 piece Red onion (thinly sliced)
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped)
• 1 tablespoon Fresh mint leaves (chopped)
• 3 tablespoons Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Honey (or maple syrup for a vegan option)
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper (freshly ground)

Directions

Step 1

Remove the leaves and core from the cauliflower. Cut it into large florets and pulse in a food processor until it resembles rice. Alternatively, grate the cauliflower using a box grater.

Step 2

Transfer the riced cauliflower to a large mixing bowl.

Step 3

Add the halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, diced red bell pepper, and thinly sliced red onion to the bowl with the cauliflower.

Step 4

Sprinkle the chopped parsley and mint leaves over the vegetables.

Step 5

In a small jar or bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, honey (or maple syrup), salt, and black pepper until well combined.

Step 6

Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss until all the ingredients are coated evenly.

Step 7

Let the salad sit for 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 8

Serve chilled or at room temperature. Enjoy as a side dish, or add your favorite protein to make it a complete meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1011.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	501.6

Total Fat 29.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1270.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 53.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.3g	0%
Total Sugars 30.8g
Protein 11.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 156.6mg	0%
Iron 4.2mg	0%
Potassium 2054.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 50.6%

Protein: 8.8%

Carbs: 40.6%