Low Carb Fresh Tabbouleh Salad
Bright, zesty, and incredibly refreshing, this Low Carb Fresh Tabbouleh Salad is a healthy twist on the classic Middle Eastern favorite. By swapping traditional bulgur wheat with riced cauliflower, you get a gluten-free, keto-friendly version that’s packed with vibrant flavors and loaded with nutrient-rich vegetables. Crunchy diced cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, aromatic parsley, and fresh mint come together in a light lemon-olive oil dressing that ties it all together beautifully. Ready in just 25 minutes with no cooking required, this salad is perfect as a chilled side dish or a wholesome, plant-based main course. Whether you’re looking for a quick, healthy lunch or a flavorful addition to your dinner table, this low-carb tabbouleh will leave you feeling satisfied and energized.
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Ingredients
- 1 medium head cauliflower
- 1 large English cucumber
- 200 grams cherry tomatoes
- 1 bunch Italian parsley
- 0.5 cup fresh mint leaves
- 3 stalks green onions
- 0.25 cup lemon juice
- 0.25 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
Step 1
1. Start by preparing the cauliflower rice. Remove the leaves and core from the cauliflower head. Break it into smaller florets and place them in a food processor. Pulse until the cauliflower resembles rice grains. You might need to do this in batches depending on the size of your food processor.
Step 2
2. Transfer the cauliflower rice to a large mixing bowl.
Step 3
3. Dice the English cucumber into small cubes and add to the bowl with the cauliflower rice.
Step 4
4. Halve the cherry tomatoes and also add them to the mixing bowl.
Step 5
5. Finely chop the Italian parsley, mint leaves, and green onions, then add them to the bowl, mixing thoroughly with the other ingredients.
Step 6
6. In a small bowl, combine lemon juice, extra-virgin olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until the mixture is well-blended.
Step 7
7. Pour the dressing over the cauliflower and vegetable mixture. Toss everything together until the salad is well-coated with the dressing.
Step 8
8. Let the salad sit for at least 10 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
Step 9
9. Serve chilled or at room temperature as a refreshing side dish or a light main course.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1303.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 848.8 |
| Total Fat 63.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 9.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1937.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 71.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 27.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 28.4g | |
| Protein 22.0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 727.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 21.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 3848.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories