Keto Refreshing Rice Salad
Elevate your low-carb lifestyle with this Keto Refreshing Rice Salad, a vibrant and nutrient-packed dish that’s bursting with Mediterranean flavors. This keto-friendly recipe swaps traditional rice for tender cauliflower rice, perfectly seasoned and paired with crisp cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, tangy feta cheese, and briny Kalamata olives. A bright lemon-olive oil vinaigrette ties everything together for a refreshing, guilt-free meal or side dish that’s ready in just 30 minutes. Perfect for meal prep, summer picnics, or a light and healthy lunch, this salad is a satisfying way to enjoy bold flavors while staying on track with your keto goals.
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Ingredients
- 1 medium head Cauliflower
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 small Cucumber
- 10 pieces Cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 small Red onion
- 0.5 cup Fresh parsley
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese
- 0.25 cup Kalamata olives, pitted
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Cut the cauliflower into florets and pulse them in a food processor until it resembles rice grains.
Step 2
In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat.
Step 3
Add the cauliflower rice to the skillet and cook it for about 5 minutes, stirring constantly, until it is slightly tender.
Step 4
Once done, remove the cauliflower rice from heat and let it cool completely.
Step 5
Dice the cucumber, halve the cherry tomatoes, and thinly slice the red onion.
Step 6
Chop the parsley and set aside.
Step 7
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked and cooled cauliflower rice, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, parsley, feta cheese, and Kalamata olives.
Step 8
In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
Step 9
Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss everything together to combine.
Step 10
Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1000.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 734.2 |
| Total Fat 54.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 16.2g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 3.3g | |
| Cholesterol 66.8mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3695.8mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 49.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 16.0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 18.4g | |
| Protein 24.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 12IU | 0% |
| Calcium 608.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 6.4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2402.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories