Paleo Tabbouli
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and healthy Paleo Tabbouli—an inspired twist on the traditional Mediterranean dish! Instead of bulgur, this grain-free version swaps in nutrient-packed cauliflower rice, lightly sautéed for a tender texture. Loaded with fresh herbs like parsley and mint, crisp vegetables including diced cucumber and tomatoes, and a zesty lemon garlic dressing, this paleo-friendly recipe bursts with flavor in every bite. Perfect as a light meal or refreshing side, it’s gluten-free, dairy-free, and ready in just 25 minutes. Whether you're following a clean-eating diet or simply looking for a wholesome alternative, Paleo Tabbouli is a colorful, crowd-pleasing dish that’s sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head Cauliflower
- 1 cup (finely chopped) Fresh parsley
- 0.5 cup (finely chopped) Fresh mint
- 2 medium (diced) Tomatoes
- 1 large (diced) Cucumber
- 0.25 cup (finely diced) Red onion
- 0.25 cup Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 clove (minced) Garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon Sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and pat dry the cauliflower. Cut it into florets and place them in a food processor. Pulse until the cauliflower resembles the texture of rice. If you don’t have a food processor, use a box grater to achieve the same texture.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Lightly sauté the cauliflower rice for 4-5 minutes to remove excess moisture and to soften it slightly. Remove from heat and let it cool completely.
Finely chop the parsley and mint leaves, discarding any large stems. Dice the tomatoes and cucumber into small, uniform pieces. Finely dice the red onion.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled cauliflower rice, parsley, mint, tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, sea salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
Allow the salad to sit for at least 10 minutes to let the flavors meld together. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, or lemon juice if needed.
Serve chilled or at room temperature. Enjoy your Paleo Tabbouli as a side dish or a light meal!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
578 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 31.8 g | 41% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.5 g | 28% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2132 mg | 93% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 68.7 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.9 g | 75% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.9 g | ||
| Protein | 19.6 g | 39% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 355 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 8.7 mg | 48% | |
| Potassium | 3691 mg | 79% | |
*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.
