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Mediterranean Cauliflower Couscous Salad

Grain-free cauliflower couscous salad is a delicious gluten-free and low carb alternative. Full of fresh crunch and vibrant flavors.

Prep Time
20 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 184 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 small to medium head of cauliflower
  • 1 small Persian or pickling cucumber, cut in small dice (no need to peel)
  • 1/4 cup kalamata olives, chopped
  • 1/4 cup stuffed green olives, halved or chopped
  • 1/4 cup minced red onion
  • 1/4 cup small cherry tomatoes, chopped or halved
  • 1/4 cup chopped marinated sun dried tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (omit for vegan)
  • 1/4 cup chopped marinated roasted red peppers
  • 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint (substitute fresh basil)
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes
  • salt and fresh cracked black pepper to taste
lemon basil dressing
  • 1/4 cup basil oil (If you don't have basil oil you can add very finely minced fresh basil to olive oil)
  • 3-4 Tbsp Meyer lemon juice (or regular lemon juice)
  • 1 clove garlic, finely minced

Instructions

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  1. Whisk together the dressing ingredients and set aside.
  2. Rinse and remove the stalk and leaves from the head of cauliflower. Break apart the cauliflower into rough chunks. Add to the bowl of a food processor and pulse until the cauliflower breaks down into a grainy texture. This won't take long, less than 30 seconds is usually sufficient. Be sure to pulse the machine, don't run it continuously. Turn the cauliflower into a salad bowl. Note: if the cauliflower seems very wet, you can drain it on paper towels to remove some of the excess moisture.
  3. Add the rest of the salad ingredients to the bowl. Toss with just enough dressing to moisten the salad, and save any extra for adding later if needed. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Keep refrigerated until ready to serve, and give it a toss right before serving.

Nutrition Information

Calories 184kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 12g (4%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 6mg (2%) Sodium 367mg (15%) Potassium 590mg (17%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 224IU (4%) Vitamin C 57mg (63%) Calcium 73mg (7%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 184

% Daily Value*

Calories 184kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 12g 4%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 6mg 2%
Sodium 367mg 15%
Potassium 590mg 13%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 224IU 4%
Vitamin C 57mg 63%
Calcium 73mg 7%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.