Low Carb Refreshing Rice Salad
Brighten up your table with this Low Carb Refreshing Rice Salad—a colorful, nutrient-packed dish that's perfect for lunch, dinner, or as a vibrant side. Instead of traditional rice, this recipe uses cauliflower rice for a low-carb twist, making it lighter while delivering a satisfying texture. Packed with fresh vegetables like cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, and red onion, and complemented by aromatic parsley and mint, every bite bursts with refreshing flavors. A zesty, homemade lemon olive oil dressing ties it all together, ensuring a tangy finish that's both healthy and delicious. Ready in just 30 minutes, this chilled salad is an easy, low-carb option for anyone seeking a wholesome yet indulgent dish. Perfect for meal prep, summer gatherings, or a health-conscious treat, this salad is your new favorite go-to!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 large head Cauliflower
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 1 medium Red bell pepper
- 0.5 small Red onion
- 0.5 cup Fresh parsley
- 0.25 cup Fresh mint leaves
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Remove the leaves and stem from the cauliflower, then cut it into florets. Place the florets in a food processor and pulse until they reach a rice-like texture.
In a large skillet over medium heat, add the cauliflower rice and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly softened. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
Dice the cherry tomatoes into halves, the cucumber into small cubes, and the red bell pepper into small pieces. Finely chop the red onion, parsley, and mint leaves.
In a large salad bowl, combine the cooled cauliflower rice, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, parsley, and mint leaves.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Pour the dressing over the salad.
Toss the salad gently to combine all the ingredients and evenly coat them with the dressing.
Refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled. Enjoy your Low Carb Refreshing Rice Salad as a light main dish or a side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
634 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 32.3 g | 41% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.7 g | 29% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2440 mg | 106% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 79.5 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 29.2 g | 104% | |
| Total Sugars | 33.8 g | ||
| Protein | 24.5 g | 49% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 488 mg | 38% | |
| Iron | 12.7 mg | 71% | |
| Potassium | 4148 mg | 88% | |
*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.
