Paleo Tabbouli

Elevate your salad game with this vibrant Paleo Tabbouli, a grain-free twist on the Mediterranean classic that’s packed with fresh, zesty flavors. Instead of traditional bulgur, this recipe uses cauliflower rice as a nutrient-rich, low-carb base, making it perfect for those following a paleo or gluten-free lifestyle. A medley of finely chopped parsley, mint, juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and red onion provides freshness and texture, while a tangy dressing of lemon juice, olive oil, and garlic ties it all together. Quick to prepare and stunningly wholesome, this paleo-friendly tabbouli is ideal as a refreshing side or a light, satisfying meal. Make it ahead for a healthy dish that only gets better as the flavors meld!

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 head Cauliflower
• 1 cup (finely chopped) Fresh parsley
• 0.5 cup (finely chopped) Fresh mint
• 2 medium (diced) Tomatoes
• 1 large (diced) Cucumber
• 0.25 cup (finely diced) Red onion
• 0.25 cup Lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 clove (minced) Garlic
• 0.5 teaspoon Sea salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and pat dry the cauliflower. Cut it into florets and place them in a food processor. Pulse until the cauliflower resembles the texture of rice. If you don’t have a food processor, use a box grater to achieve the same texture.

Step 2

Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Lightly sauté the cauliflower rice for 4-5 minutes to remove excess moisture and to soften it slightly. Remove from heat and let it cool completely.

Step 3

Finely chop the parsley and mint leaves, discarding any large stems. Dice the tomatoes and cucumber into small, uniform pieces. Finely dice the red onion.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled cauliflower rice, parsley, mint, tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.

Step 5

In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, sea salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 6

Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.

Step 7

Allow the salad to sit for at least 10 minutes to let the flavors meld together. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, or lemon juice if needed.

Step 8

Serve chilled or at room temperature. Enjoy your Paleo Tabbouli as a side dish or a light meal!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1444.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	578.5

Total Fat 31.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.2g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2132.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 68.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 20.9g	0%
Total Sugars 28.9g
Protein 19.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 354.7mg	0%
Iron 8.7mg	0%
Potassium 3691.0mg	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: 44.8%

Protein: 12.3%

Carbs: 43.0%