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Lunchbox-Friendly Mexican Cauliflower Rice Salad
An easy and healthy Tex-Mex inspired lunchbox favorite. This one's especially perfect to prep on Sunday for no-fuss lunches during the week.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 3 large salads
Calories: 149 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For the onion relish:
- ½ cup chopped red onion
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
- Juice of 1 large lime
For the salad:
- 1 batch cauliflower rice
- Kosher salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste
- 1 15 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
- ½ cup frozen corn kernels thawed (or kernels from 1 ear fresh corn)
- 1 roasted red bell pepper chopped
Garnishes:
- 1 cup salsa verde
- 3 tbsp roasted pepitas
- ¾ cup chopped cilantro
- Sliced avocado or guacamole
Instructions
Make the onion relish:
- In a small bowl, combine the onion, cilantro and lime juice. Set aside to marinate at room temperature for 5–10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Place in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
Cup of Yum
Assemble the salad:
- In a large bowl, season the cauliflower rice to taste with kosher salt and pepper, then, if packing ahead for lunches, divide between 3 portable containers with airtight lids. Divide beans, corn kernels, and roasted red peppers among each of the containers, then top each portion with ⅓ of the salsa verde, cilantro, pepitas, and onion relish. Seal and refrigerate for up to 3 days. When packing lunch, include guacamole or a small avocado to eat on the side.
Notes
- If you like the taste of raw cauliflower, you can leave it uncooked.
Nutrition Information
Calories
149kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
23g
(8%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
1g
Sodium
788mg
(33%)
Potassium
921mg
(26%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
944IU
(19%)
Vitamin C
106mg
(118%)
Calcium
60mg
(6%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3large salads
Amount Per Serving
Calories 149
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 149kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Sodium | 788mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 921mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 944IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 106mg | 118% |
| Calcium | 60mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.