Paleo Orientalischer Couscous Salat

Discover a fresh and flavorful twist on a Middle Eastern classic with this Paleo Orientalischer Couscous Salat! This inventive, grain-free recipe swaps traditional couscous for finely pulsed cauliflower, creating a light and nutrient-packed base that's paleo-friendly and gluten-free. Bursting with vibrant textures and colors from juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and sweet red bell pepper, the salad is elevated with a medley of fresh parsley, mint, and warm spices like cumin and coriander. A zesty dressing of olive oil and lemon juice ties everything together, while a topping of crunchy sliced almonds adds a satisfying finish. Ready in just 25 minutes, this paleo couscous salad is perfect as a quick lunch, a healthy side dish, or a refreshing addition to any meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 medium head cauliflower
• 200 grams cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium cucumber
• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 0.5 medium red onion
• 15 grams fresh parsley
• 10 grams fresh mint
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 50 grams sliced almonds

Directions

Step 1

Cut the cauliflower into florets and place them in a food processor. Pulse until the cauliflower resembles the size of couscous grains. Be careful not to over-process.

Step 2

Transfer the cauliflower 'couscous' to a microwave-safe bowl and heat for 2-3 minutes until slightly tender. Alternatively, steam it on the stovetop for 3-4 minutes. Let it cool.

Step 3

Dice the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red bell pepper. Finely chop the red onion, parsley, and mint.

Step 4

In a large bowl, combine the cooled cauliflower 'couscous', chopped vegetables, and herbs.

Step 5

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, ground cumin, ground coriander, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.

Step 6

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well to combine all ingredients.

Step 7

Sprinkle the sliced almonds over the top of the salad before serving.

Step 8

Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 1 hour to let the flavors meld.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1203.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	944.5

Total Fat 70.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.2g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1902.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 69.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 25.9g	0%
Total Sugars 27.5g
Protein 25.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 441.7mg	0%
Iron 10.7mg	0%
Potassium 3231.6mg	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: 62.6%

Protein: 10.2%

Carbs: 27.2%