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August 27, 2018 by Cindy Gordon

Simple and Delicious Cauliflower Tabbouleh

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One taste of this cauliflower tabbouleh and you will not even realize it was made with cauliflower rice. This cauliflower tabouli is raw and full of flavor! It makes a beautiful and delicious dish.

Cauliflower Tabbouleh is Paleo friendly and served raw.

Cauliflower Tabbouleh

If you’ve never tasted cauliflower tabouli, you’re in for a treat. I love the name and I love explaining just how amazing it tastes to others who have never heard of it or tasted it.

My family was skeptical at first as well, trust me. They were doubtful that cauliflower could be made to taste like a rice substitute and were even more doubtful that the cauliflower flavor wouldn’t overpower the dish.

Boy, were they wrong! They loved their first, second, and third bite of this amazing cauliflower dish and were asking for seconds as well. It’s now become a family favorite in our home!

This cauliflower dish is truly one of those dishes that make being a vegetarian amazing. You know what I mean…? The perfect combination of vegetables that bring out all the flavors and make your taste buds pay attention? Yep, it’s that type of recipe!

What is Tabbouleh?

Tabbouleh is a Mediterranean salad. If you haven’t ever heard of it before, you aren’t alone, it’s a foreign dish. 

The trademark of Tabbouleh is that all the veggies are chopped up really small. It’s normally made with bulgar wheat. The cauliflower rice is taking its place so it can be gluten-free. 

Gluten Free Allergy Friendly Cauliflower Tabbouleh is served in a white bowl on a wooden backdrop.

Where do you get cauliflower rice?

I have used whole foods cauliflower rice and I have also gotten it as Kroger and Costco. Many major groceries are now carrying this type of product!

Cauliflower rice can be specifically found in the freezer aisle at the majority of your grocery stores. Most even come in steamable bags that you can cook up easily in 6 minutes or less! It’s the perfect way to introduce cauliflower rice to your family.

Also, keep in mind that it is often used as a rice substitute. So, if there are other dishes that you love but don’t want or can’t have the rice, give cauliflower rice a try! Treat it as a taste test for your family and see if they notice a difference.

I’ve actually eaten recipes where I had no idea that I was eating cauliflower and not rice! The cooked cauliflower truly does give an almost rice-like consistency that is a perfect substitute!

How to make cauliflower rice at home:

You are in luck! Cooking cauliflower at home is super easy! If you’ve got about 10 minutes of time, you can cook up some delicious cauliflower rice!

1. Wash the Cauliflower

Before starting to cook the cauliflower, wash the cauliflower head thoroughly. From here, you have two options to begin cooking the cauliflower – use a cheese grater or a food processor. 

2. Chop Up the Cauliflower Into Tiny Bits

You can either use a cheese grater (the part with the larger holes) to grate the cauliflower into more manageable bite-sized pieces or toss the head of the cauliflower into the food processor to chop up. Either way works perfectly, and it’s your choice!

3. Saute The Cauliflower

One you choose, it’s time to saute that cauliflower! Just a teaspoon of oil in a medium-hot skillet for about 6-8 minutes, and you’ll have cauliflower rice for your dish! You should also add in whatever spices that you are wanting to at this point as well!

It’s seriously as simple as that! And if you time it perfectly, you’ll have perfectly cooked, hot-and-ready cauliflower rice for your Cauliflower Tabbouleh recipe.

For a bit more detailed recipe on how to cook your cauliflower, here is a great one that gives good detail and information!

Up close shot of the beautifully colorful Cauliflower Tabbouleh


Is this cauliflower rice salad, Paleo-friendly?

I am not your Paleo expert, but it is my understanding that this tabbouleh salad is Paleo friendly. It is also naturally gluten-free, vegan and very allergy-friendly.

Before trying any recipe I always recommend to research the ingredients further to be certain that it fits you and your dietary needs! The great part about having so many amazing food substitute options available is that if you find out that the recipe isn’t something you can have, you can switch it out for something that you can eat.

How long will this cauliflower tabouli salad last?

Cauliflower rice, itself, will not last more than a few days when you buy it premade at the store. So I usually buy my cauliflower rice when I am ready to use it. Then the dish will last 2-3 days in the fridge. However, this raw tabbouleh is so good, that there usually aren’t any leftovers to worry about!I love this raw tabbouleh and do my best to eat it up quickly!

If you find that after chopping up the raw cauliflower that it may be too much to cook and eat right now, freeze some of that raw cauliflower to use a bit later! Don’t waste it if you can freeze it!

Cauliflower Tabbouleh is a stunning dish to compliment your next meal.

Love cauliflower? Try these recipes:

  • Dairy-Free Cheesy Baked Cauliflower
  • Roasted Cauliflower Alfredo
  • Lemon Cauliflower Pasta

Don’t delay in making this amazing cauliflower dish! One bite and you and your family will be hooked. It’s the perfect meal for any season and is an absolute delight to your taste buds. Family-friendly, and kid-approved, this recipe will be a hit!

Gluten Free Allergy Friendly Cauliflower Tabbouleh is served in a white bowl on a wooden backdrop.
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5 from 5 votes

Cauliflower Tabbouleh

One taste of this cauliflower tabbouleh and you will not even realize it was made with cauliflower rice. This cauliflower tabouli is raw and full of flavor! It makes a beautiful and delicious dish.
Prep Time15 mins
Total Time15 mins
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keyword: Cauliflower Tabbouleh
Servings: 6 peopl
Calories: 110kcal
Author: Cindy Gordon

Ingredients

  • 2 c cauliflower riced
  • 1/4 c green onions diced
  • 1/2 c kalamata olives halved
  • 1 c tomatoes diced
  • 1 c cucumber diced
  • 1 c parsley diced
  • 1/3 c mint diced
  • 1 T lemon zest
  • 1/4 c fresh lemon juice
  • 2 T olive oil or avocado oil

Instructions

  • Mix together all ingredients except the lemon zest, juice and oil.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon zest, juice and oil. Then drizzle over top of your cauliflower tabbouleh mixture.
  • ENJOY!

Nutrition

Calories: 110kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 524mg | Potassium: 283mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1340IU | Vitamin C: 36.4mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 1.2mg


All though this website attempts to provide accurate nutritional information, the information should only be considered an estimate. Varying factors such as different product types, different brands, etc. can change nutritional information. It is your responsibility as a consumer to read all labels to make sure the ingredients fit your dietary needs as well as calculate your own nutritional information as a double check.

Let’s talk! Drop me a comment below telling me if you love cauliflower! How about tabbouleh? How about together? I am interested in what you think about the pairing!

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Filed Under: Salad Tagged With: Dairy Free, Egg Free, Gluten Free, Nut Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

About Cindy Gordon

This is Cindy Gordon’s website. You might also know her as Vegetarian Mamma. Cindy is an author, recipe developer, social media and content marketer. In addition to her digital roles, Cindy’s interests are gluten-free vegetarian foods, food allergies, gluten-free travel and wellness. Want to know more? Click the ABOUT tab at the top of your screen!

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Comments

  1. Lisa Huff says

    August 30, 2018 at 11:02 am

    5 stars
    Genius! Love the idea of using cauliflower for tabbouleh!

    Reply
    • Cindy says

      August 30, 2018 at 11:21 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  2. Shanika says

    August 30, 2018 at 11:09 am

    5 stars
    Cauliflower is the new “It” ingredient and this dish looks so good!

    Reply
    • Cindy says

      August 30, 2018 at 11:21 am

      100% agree!

      Reply
  3. Vicky says

    August 30, 2018 at 11:36 am

    5 stars
    I love buying pre-made riced cauliflower. I don’t have time to do it myself and I use it in all sorts of dishes. This is a gorgeous dish and I bet it would be loved even by people who think they don’t like cauliflower.

    Reply
    • Cindy says

      August 30, 2018 at 6:24 pm

      It is so much easier!

      Reply
  4. Jamie Young says

    August 30, 2018 at 11:50 am

    5 stars
    Such a smart and delicious recipe! I can’t wait to try this. So fresh!

    Reply
    • Cindy says

      August 30, 2018 at 6:24 pm

      Hope that you enjoy!

      Reply
  5. georgie says

    August 30, 2018 at 12:37 pm

    5 stars
    this sounds so fresh and healthy! i love that you used cauliflower in it too – genius!

    Reply
    • Cindy says

      August 30, 2018 at 6:24 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply

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