4.32 31 Published May 28, 2021, Updated Nov 14, 2022 That said, I think this cauliflower tabbouleh is my absolute favorite. It’s light, flavorful and packed with fresh veggies – perfect for serving during the spring and summer months.
What is Tabbouleh Salad?
Tabbouleh is a Mediterranean salad that is traditionally made with bulgur wheat, fresh herbs, tomatoes and onion. I switched it up and used cauliflower rice instead of bulgur wheat to keep this dish gluten-free and low-carb and the end result is so, so good!
Ingredients You’ll Need:
This recipe uses cauliflower rice to replace the bulgur! Here’s everything you need:
fresh vegetables – cauliflower, green onions, cherry or grape tomatoes, cucumber and garlic.fresh herbs – flat-leaf parsley and mint.kalamata olives – I love the salty flavor olives add to this dish, but you can omit if you’re not a fan of olives!dressing – lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, freshly grated turmeric, sea salt and black pepper.
Cauliflower Tabbouleh Notes and Substitutions
Mix-ins – Feel free to switch up your mix-ins for this cauliflower tabbouleh… I often do! Sometimes I change up the veggies based on what I have on hand and add extra herbs like fresh dill (so good). Feel free to get creative and make this your own!Red onion – If you’re not a fan of red onion feel free to use yellow onion instead.Feta – Adding feta to this cauliflower tabbouleh would be a great addition if you don’t need it to be dairy free. You could also do vegan feta!Avocado – Want to add a little creaminess and healthy fats to your tabbouleh? Add in some chopped avocado!
How Do You Eat Cauliflower Tabbouleh?
This cauliflower tabbouleh is actually a super versatile dish! Traditionally, it is served with hummus, pita and falafel. I also love adding chickpeas or black beans and eating on it’s own for a light meal. I’ve also served it as more of a finger food with pita chips at a get-together and it was a hit!
Tips for Making and Storing Cauliflower Tabbouleh
First things first, don’t cook the cauliflower! We want fresh, raw cauliflower. I like to chop everything in a food processor to make sure all of the ingredients are finely chopped. If you don’t have a food processor, make sure you’re chopping everything the same size. You can also buy fresh, packed cauliflower rice at the store to keep the prep super easy! While this salad is best served immediately after making, you can store in the fridge in an airtight container for up to a week. I would not freeze this salad as it contains all fresh ingredients and the consistency will change when you freeze and thaw.
More Mediterranean Salads:
Mediterranean Farro SaladMediterranean Salmon SaladIsraeli SaladMediterranean Orzo SaladMediterranean Lentil Salad
More Recipes with Cauliflower Rice:
Cauliflower Rice MujadaraCauliflower Grits with Blackened ShrimpVegetarian Cauliflower Fried “Rice”Tuna Curry Bowl with Cauliflower RiceRoasted CauliflowerCauliflower Gratin
Be sure to check out all of the cauliflower recipes here at EBF!
