Mediterranean Cauliflower Salad

Cauliflower is an extremely healthy vegetable. It is very low in calories yet high in vitamins, and can provide some powerful health benefits, and is a great source of nutrients. In fact, cauliflower contains some of almost every vitamin and mineral that you need, including a few that many people need more of. Additionally cauliflower contains unique antioxidants that may reduce inflammation and protect against several diseases, such as cancer and heart disease. What’s more, cauliflower is easy to add to your diet. It’s tasty and can replace high-carb foods in many recipes, for example this low carb mash.

Today, I share this Mediterranean Cauliflower Salad, it is full of wonderful vegetables and makes a tasty low carb, vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free dish.

Ingredients

Serves Four

For The Salad
1 small/medium head cauliflower - cut off the florets
1 cup red onion - chopped
1 cup cucumber - chopped
2 cups cherry tomatoes - cut in half
¼ cup black olives
¼ cup fresh parsley - chopped
For The Dressing
2 ½ tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
Salt and black pepper
1 garlic clove - minced

Instructions

1. Pulse the cauliflower florets in a food processor for about 25-30 seconds until it's a rice-like consistency.
2. Place the cauliflower in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave for 3-4 minutes. The time will depend on the power of the microwave.
3. Once cauliflower is cool enough to handle, transfer to a salad bowl.
4. Add all the rest of the salad ingredients in the salad bowl.
5. In a mason jar, pour the olive oil and freshly squeezed lemon juice. Add salt, pepper, garlic and whisk everything together. Continue to whisk while streaming in the olive oil. Taste to check the seasoning.

6. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well.

7. Top with parsley and enjoy.

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All the best Jan