Low Carb Creamy Cauliflower Tabbouleh

WW Recipe of the Day: Creamy Low Carb Cauliflower Tabbouleh

Whenever I go to a mid-eastern cafe, the first thing I look for is tabouleh. I think it's my memories of spending time in the mid east and eating it almost every day.

It was only recently that I had to rethink my recipe when a friend who is gluten-free was coming for lunch. I've come to love cauliflower rice so why not tabbouleh?

I tried it and now have made it several times. I may never go back!

Cauliflower tabbouleh salad with fresh mint

This easy to make salad which can be made ahead and kept for several days is made up of just 3 principal ingredients, comes together in a few minutes and is perfect for a light summer lunch.

How Many Calories and WW Points in this Low Carb Tabbouleh?

According to my calculations, each serving has 67 calories and:

2 *SmartPoints (Green plan)
2 *SmartPoints (Blue plan)
2 *SmartPoints (Purple plan)
2 *PointsPlus (Old plan)

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How to Make Creamy Cauliflower Tabbouleh

Step 1: Gather and prepare all ingredients.

Step 2: Place the cauliflower in a food processor (affiliate link) and pulse until the florets break into small pea-sized pieces.

Making cauliflower rice from fresh cauliflower

Step 3: Place riced cauliflower in an Instant Pot (affiliate link) and cook for 2 minutes. Let the pot naturally release for 5 minutes, then remove the cauliflower which will be crisp tender.

Step 4: Place cooked cauliflower in a medium-sized mixing bowl and stir in the cucumber, tomato and mint. Mix well.

Stirring together the cauliflower, cucumber, tomato and mint.

Step 5: Stir in the olive oil, lemon zest, juice and optional red pepper flakes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Step 6: Let the salad sit for a few minutes before serving.

Step 7: If desired, serve with additional mint leaves for an edible garnish on top.

Easy Cauliflower Tabbouleh Salad

Recipe Notes, Additions and Substitutions

I used my favorite and trusted Instant Pot (affiliate link) for quickly cooking the cauliflower. It's also fine to use a regular steamer or cook the cauliflower in a microwave (affiliate link) until just tender.

Like tomato seeds that we now know are healthy, I avoid seeding the cucumbers. If you really want to avoid the cucumber seeds, then use smaller Persian cucumbers or English cucumbers which have very few seeds, if any.

Additions of chopped green onions, mediterranean olives, parsley and garlic can add to the flavor of the dish and still keep it in the traditional tabbouleh theme.

Greek olive oil has a stronger flavor than the French and Italian varieties and my favorite for this subtle salad. It gives the veggies a real punch.

What Should I Serve with Cauliflower Tabbouleh?

Served on crispy lettuce this can be a main vegetarian course or as a side dish it works well with grilled chicken or fish. Serve a dish of fresh fruit salad as a finale sweet touch to the meal.

Ways to Use Leftovers

Leftovers will keep for at least 3 days covered in the fridge. The tabbouleh can be served again as is or as part of a larger salad, sprinkled on top or mixed through greens and other veggies.

I tried it with a salad dressed with lite ranch dressing and it was particularly good, especially with the hint of mint from the salad.

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Creamy Cauliflower Tabbouleh

Served on crispy lettuce this cauliflower tabbouleh can be a main vegetarian course or as a side dish it works that works well with grilled chicken or fish. 

Prep Time15 mins

Cook Time10 mins

Total Time25 mins

Servings (adjustable): 2

Calories: 67

Author: Hallie Harron | Simple Nourished Living

Ingredients

• ▢ 2 cups cauliflower florets
• ▢ ½ medium cucumber, peeled and chopped
• ▢ 1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
• ▢ 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves
• ▢ 1 tablespoon olive oil
• ▢ Zest and juice of 1 small lemon
• ▢ Pinch of hot pepper flakes (optional)
• ▢ Salt and pepper, to taste
• ▢ Additional mint leaves for garnish, if desired

Instructions

• Place the cauliflower in a food processor and pulse until the flowerets break into pea-sized pieces.
• Place riced caulifower in an Instant Pot and cook for 2 minutes.  Let pot naturally release for 5 minutes, then remove cauliflower which will be crisp tender.
• Place cooked cauliflower in a medium sized mixing bowl. Add the cucumber, tomato and mint and stir to mix well.
• Stir in the olive oil, lemon zest and juice and optional red pepper flakes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Let sit for a few minutes before serving. Serve with additional mint leaves for an edible garnish on top.

Equipment

Food Processor

Instant Pot

Chef Knife

Recipe Notes

I used my favorite and trusted Instant Pot for quickly cooking the cauliflower. It's also fine to use a regular steamer or cook the cauliflower in a microwave until just tender.

Like tomato seeds that we now know are healthy, I avoid seeding the cucumbers. If you really want to avoid the cucumber seeds, then use smaller Persian cucumbers or English cucumbers which have very few seeds, if any.

Additions of chopped green onions, mediterranean olives, parsley and garlic can add to the flavor of the dish and still keep it in the traditional tabbouleh theme.

Greek olive oil has a stronger flavor than the French and Italian varieties and my favorite for this subtle salad. It gives the veggies a real punch.

Serving size: 1-½ cups

Click here to see your WW PersonalPoints for this recipe and track it in the WW app or site.

2 *SmartPoints (Green plan)

2 *SmartPoints (Blue plan)

2 *SmartPoints (Purple plan)

2 *PointsPlus (Old plan)

Nutrition Facts

Creamy Cauliflower Tabbouleh

Amount Per Serving (1 -½ cups)

Calories 67 Calories from Fat 7

% Daily Value*

Fat 0.8g1%

Carbohydrates 11.1g4%

Fiber 2.5g10%

Protein 4.6g9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Course: Main Course, Vegetable / Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: gluten-free tabbouleh, low fat tabbouleh, tabbouleh with cauliflower

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*Points® calculated by WW. *PointsPlus® and SmartPoints® calculated by Simple Nourished Living; Not endorsed by Weight Watchers International, Inc. All recipe ingredients except optional items included in determining nutritional estimates. SmartPoints® values calculated WITHOUT each plan's ZeroPoint Foods (Green plan, Blue plan, Purple plan) using the WW Recipe Builder.

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