Paleo Mediterranean Farro Salad
Discover a fresh twist on a classic with this Paleo Mediterranean Farro Salad—except there’s no farro in sight! Instead, nutrient-packed cauliflower rice takes center stage, keeping it grain-free and perfect for a paleo lifestyle. This vibrant salad combines juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, briny Kalamata olives, and the aromatic freshness of parsley and mint, all tossed in a zesty lemon-garlic olive oil dressing. With just 30 minutes of prep and cook time, this quick and healthy recipe is bursting with Mediterranean flavors and makes an ideal light lunch or an impressive side dish. Best of all, it’s gluten-free, low-carb, and utterly delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head Cauliflower florets
- 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes
- 1 large Cucumber
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 0.5 cup Kalamata olives
- 0.25 cup Fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons Fresh mint, chopped
- 0.25 cup Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Cut the cauliflower into florets and place them in a food processor. Pulse until they resemble rice-sized grains.
In a large skillet, cook the cauliflower rice over medium heat for about 5-7 minutes, until just tender. Remove from heat and let it cool.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and slice the cucumber and red onion thinly.
In a large bowl, combine the cooled cauliflower rice, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and Kalamata olives.
Add the chopped parsley and mint to the bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well to combine.
Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed and let it sit for at least 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
256 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 21.2 g | 27% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.1 g | 16% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 728 mg | 32% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 16.4 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.3 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.3 g | ||
| Protein | 4.5 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 102 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 2.8 mg | 15% | |
| Potassium | 794 mg | 17% | |
*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.
