Low Fat Cool Cauliflower Salad
Bright, crisp, and wonderfully refreshing, this Low Fat Cool Cauliflower Salad is a guilt-free delight packed with fresh vegetables and a creamy, tangy yogurt dressing. Featuring tender cauliflower florets, crunchy red bell peppers and cucumbers, zesty red onion, and fragrant parsley, this colorful salad is as nutritious as it is flavorful. The light and creamy dressing made with low-fat Greek yogurt, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard adds a zippy tang without piling on the calories. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this low-fat salad is the perfect chilled side dish for summer barbecues, picnics, or a light weeknight meal. Refrigerate to enhance its bold flavors, and enjoy a healthy, satisfying dish that’s sure to impress!
Log this recipe in SnapCalorie
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups cauliflower florets
- 1 medium, diced red bell pepper
- 1 medium, peeled and diced cucumber
- 0.25 cup, finely chopped red onion
- 0.25 cup, chopped fresh parsley
- 0.5 cup plain low-fat Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash the cauliflower florets thoroughly and pat them dry with a clean towel.
Chop the cauliflower into small, bite-sized pieces and place them in a large mixing bowl.
Dice the red bell pepper and cucumber into small cubes. Finely chop the red onion and fresh parsley.
Add the bell pepper, cucumber, red onion, and parsley to the bowl of cauliflower.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
Pour the yogurt dressing over the vegetables and toss gently to coat everything evenly.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid, and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
When ready to serve, give the salad a quick toss and adjust the seasoning if needed. Serve chilled.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
309 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 4.7 g | 6% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.8 g | 9% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 12 mg | 4% | |
| Sodium | 1485 mg | 65% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 48.7 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.6 g | 49% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.7 g | ||
| Protein | 24.1 g | 48% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 311 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 4.0 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 2231 mg | 47% | |
*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.
