Greek Artichoke Cauliflower Rice Salad : Low Carb, Keto, Gluten-Free, Vegetarian, Vegan

This low carb cauliflower rice salad is simple to make and is always a huge crowd pleaser. With virtually no preparation time at all, this can be ready in 15 minutes! It’s also grain-free, keto, gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan too!

Ingredients
Serves Four
12 ounces riced cauliflower
1 14 ounce can Artichoke Hearts
1 cup grape tomatoes sliced
1/2 large cucumber sliced
1/4 cup olives
1/2 bell pepper (red or orange)
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 lemon juiced
1 clove garlic minced
salt and pepper to taste

fresh parsley chopped, for topping (optional) 

Method

1. Mix the first six ingredients together in a large bowl.

2. Mix the olive oil, lemon juice and garlic in a small bowl.

3. Pour onto salad. 
4. Top with fresh parsley if desired.

From an idea here

Need help with measurement/weight conversion see here

Grape Tomatoes

Grape tomatoes are oblong and shaped like grapes. They’re about half the size of cherry tomatoes, with thicker skins. Grape tomatoes aren’t as sweet as cherry tomatoes, and their flesh is meatier and less watery. Since grape tomatoes last longer than cherry tomatoes, they’re becoming more and more popular since they are hardier and less fragile to pack and transport.

Cherry Tomatoes

Cherry tomatoes get their name because they’re the size and shapes of cherries. These little round tomatoes are juicy, sweet, and have thin skins. Since they have a high water content, cherry tomatoes are notorious for squirting when you bite into them! 

Can I Use Them Interchangeably?

Cherry and grape tomatoes can be used interchangeably for most recipes like salads, but you might have to cut cherry tomatoes into smaller pieces since they can be larger. If you want the tomatoes to last a little longer, you should choose grape. In general, though, you should buy what looks and tastes the best and not worry too much about labelling! These little tomatoes are summer in a basket. 

Information about tomatoes from here

You will find a variety of recipe ideas within this blog, and not all may be suitable for you. If you may have any food allergies, or underlying health issues please take these into account. If you are a diabetic and not sure how certain foods may affect your blood sugars, test is best, i.e. use your meter.

All the best Jan