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Home » Recipes » Lunch » Salad + Dressing » Cauliflower Rice Tabouli Salad

Jul 6, 2020(updated January 13, 2023)

Cauliflower Rice Tabouli Salad

3.73 from 44 votes
By Dani Spies
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This cauliflower tabouli salad is riced cauliflower florets combined with veggies and garbanzo beans and tossed with a light lemon vinaigrette. A low-carb side dish that’s packed full of fresh flavors!

When I’m looking for a delicious, satisfying salad, I whip up a bowl of chickpea salad, black bean salad, or this cauliflower salad loaded with nutritious ingredients and wonderful flavors and textures.

Summer is the perfect time to make a colorful salad that can be served chilled or room temperature. This one is not only super easy and tasty but looks impressive. Whether you’re making a quick meal for the family or need a dish for a get-together, this delicious cauliflower salad will do the trick.

Cauliflower Salad Ingredients:

  • Cauliflower. I rice my cauliflower in a food processor, but if you don’t have a food processor, consider buying pre-riced cauliflower. Most grocery stores have it available in the produce section.
  • Tomato. A fresh garden tomato or a tomato from your local farmer’s market will taste best. You can also use cherry or grape tomatoes.
  • Scallions or green onions. These are milder than regular onion and won’t overpower the other flavors in this salad.
  • Cucumber. Diced cucumber makes an amazing addition to this salad. Cucumber is light, refreshing and has the perfect crunch.
  • Parsley. Chopped parsley finishes this salad with that special something.
  • Mint. Fresh mint is a must, and gives this salad such a fresh flavor! 
  • Garbanzo beans or chickpeas. A great addition to this salad! These beans add plant-based protein and make this dish super satisfying.
  • Green olives. If you’re not a fan of olives, you can leave these out or use a different ingredient instead. I just love the tangy, salty flavor they add.
  • Vinaigrette. This dressing is a simple mix of garlic, olive oil, lemon juice and salt & pepper, and can be tossed together in minutes.

How Do You Make Cauliflower Salad?

This recipe is super easy!

  1. You’ll first process cauliflower florets into a gravel-like consistency.
  2. Next, chop up all of the vegetables and toss everything into a bowl.
  3. The dressing is a blend of garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, and salt & pepper; and takes just minutes to make. 
  4. Pour dressing over vegetable mixture and gently toss everything together, then taste and adjust seasonings as needed.

Tips For The Perfect Cauliflower Salad:

  • This salad can be made several hours before you plan to serve it. Store it, covered, in the fridge and let the flavors meld.
  • Feel free to add other vegetables you might enjoy and have on-hand; such as artichoke hearts, zucchini or bell peppers or corn.
  • Add other favorite herbs, if preferred. Basil or dill would be great choices.
  • This salad works well as a light meal or make it even more filling by serving it with grilled chicken, shrimp or baked salmon.

I’ll be making this cauliflower salad all summer long, I can’t wait to try it with fresh veggies straight from my garden.

I especially love bringing this salad along to serve at gatherings, like summer barbecues or pool parties. When there are lots of yummy desserts and other heavy dishes, it’s nice to have a healthier alternative too.

More Easy Salad Recipes

  • Tuna Pasta Salad
  • Easy Fruit Salad
  • Salmon Salad
  • Zucchini Tomato Feta Salad

Thanks so much for reading! If you make this recipe I would love for you to give it a ★ rating below.  

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3.73 from 44 votes

Cauliflower Salad

This cauliflower salad is riced cauliflower florets combined with veggies and garbanzo beans and tossed with a light lemon vinaigrette. A low carb side dish that’s packed full of fresh flavors!
Course: dairy free, gluten free, low carb + keto, LUNCH, salad + dressing, vegan, vegetarian, whole 30
Cuisine: American
Author: Dani Spies
Prep Time25 mins
Total Time25 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 143kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 head cauliflower
  • 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup sliced scallions
  • 1 cup chopped cucumbers
  • 1/2 cup chopped parsley
  • 1/3 cup chopped mint
  • 1 cup garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 cup chopped green olives

Dressing

  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  • Slice the cauliflower in half and use a knife to remove all the florets. Cut some of the larger florets into smaller pieces so they'll fit in your food processor.
    cauliflower florets in a food processor
  • Place cauliflower florets in the food processor and pulse back and forth until you have a fine, gravel-like consisitency. You may have to work in batches.
    riced cauliflower in a glass mixing bowl
  • Transfer cauliflower to a large bowl and add in tomatoes, scallions, cucumber, parsely, mint, garbanzo beans and olives.
    cauliflower salad ingredients in bowl

Dressing

  • In a small spouted cup combine; garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Gently whisk together.
    mixing dressing in a glass measuring cup
  • Pour dressing over salad and gently toss together. Adjust seaonings and enjoy.
    pouring dressing into cauliflower salad

Notes

Store unused portion in a covered container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 143kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 407mg | Potassium: 509mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 694IU | Vitamin C: 62mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 2mg

Dairy Free, Diet, Gluten Free, Low Carb + Keto, Paleo, Recipes, Salad + Dressing, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole 30

About Dani Spies

Dani Spies is the founder and host of Clean & Delicious; a weekly cooking show on YouTube and a healthy eating blog that celebrates real, whole foods! She takes a holistic approach to health and wellness and is loved for her approachable, down to earth style both in and out of the kitchen.

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  1. Rachel says

    February 1, 2022 at 7:13 pm

    5 stars
    Yum! I followed the recipe exactly and it’s so amazing! I was worried that I would want more dressing but there’s so many wonderful flavors from all the ingredients. I’m excited to experiment with other veggies and flavors in this versatile recipe! Thank you!

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    • Dani says

      February 3, 2022 at 2:08 pm

      I’m so glad to hear you enjoyed it!! Thanks for letting me know, Rachel.

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