No Grain Tabbouli

Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and healthy No Grain Tabbouli, a fresh twist on the classic Mediterranean favorite! This low-carb, gluten-free recipe swaps traditional bulgur wheat for nutrient-packed cauliflower rice, making it perfect for keto and paleo diets. Packed with crisp cherry tomatoes, refreshing cucumber, and fragrant herbs like parsley and mint, this dish bursts with bright, zesty flavors. A simple olive oil and lemon vinaigrette ties it all together, while a quick 20-minute prep time ensures you can enjoy this wholesome side dish in no time. Serve it chilled or at room temperature for a light, refreshing meal that’s equally great for weeknight dinners or summer gatherings.

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 medium head Cauliflower
• 2 cups Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 1 bunch Fresh parsley
• 0.5 bunch Fresh mint
• 3 stalks Green onions
• 0.25 cup Olive oil
• 0.25 cup Lemon juice
• 1 clove Garlic
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Remove the leaves and stem from the cauliflower and chop it into florets.

Step 2

Place the cauliflower florets in a food processor and pulse until it reaches a rice-like consistency. Be careful not to over-process.

Step 3

Transfer the cauliflower rice to a skillet and heat over medium heat for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, to remove excess moisture. Let it cool completely.

Step 4

While the cauliflower cools, dice the cherry tomatoes and cucumber into small pieces.

Step 5

Finely chop the parsley, mint, and green onions.

Step 6

Mince the garlic clove.

Step 7

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled cauliflower rice, diced tomatoes, cucumber, parsley, mint, and green onions.

Step 8

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

Step 9

Pour the dressing over the cauliflower mixture and toss until everything is well combined.

Step 10

Let the tabbouli sit for at least 15 minutes in the refrigerator to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 11

Serve chilled or at room temperature as a refreshing side dish or light meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1190.6 grams (1190.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	770

Total Fat 59.20g	76%
Saturated Fat 9.60g	48%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.50g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1933mg	84%
Total Carbohydrate 56.10g	20%
Dietary Fiber 18.90g	68%
Total Sugars 23.20g
Protein 16.80g	34%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 372mg	29%
Iron 11mg	58%
Potassium 3238mg	69%

*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: 64.6%

Protein: 8.2%

Carbs: 27.2%