Low Carb Cauliflower Salad
This vibrant Low Carb Cauliflower Salad is a wholesome twist on classic salads, packed with Mediterranean-inspired flavors and nutrient-rich ingredients. Tender cauliflower florets are lightly blanched and tossed with crisp cherry tomatoes, cooling cucumber, sharp red onion, and briny black olives, creating a medley of textures and tastes. Crumbled feta cheese adds a creamy, tangy note, while a simple homemade dressing of olive oil, lemon juice, and fresh herbs ties everything together beautifully. Perfect for meal prep, picnics, or a light lunch, this gluten-free and keto-friendly cauliflower salad is quick to make in under 20 minutes and can be served fresh or chilled. A delightful option for those seeking a healthy, low-carb recipe bursting with flavor!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 medium head Cauliflower
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 0.5 cup Black olives
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 0.25 cup Fresh parsley
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Remove the leaves and stem from the cauliflower, then chop it into small florets.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add cauliflower florets and cook for 5 minutes until slightly tender but still firm. Drain and let cool.
While cauliflower cools, halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber, and thinly slice the red onion.
In a large bowl, combine cooled cauliflower, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and black olives.
Crumble feta cheese over the salad.
In a small jar or bowl, whisk olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper together to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Chop fresh parsley finely and sprinkle over the salad as garnish.
Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 20-30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
869 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 67.6 g | 87% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.8 g | 94% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 67 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 3241 mg | 141% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 52.7 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.1 g | 54% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.8 g | ||
| Protein | 24.1 g | 48% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 623 mg | 48% | |
| Iron | 9.1 mg | 51% | |
| Potassium | 2356 mg | 50% | |
*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.
