Cauliflower "Rice" Tabbouleh
4.5
(30)
Active Time
10 minutes
Total Time
20 minutes
This modern take on the classic Middle Eastern bulgur and herb salad swaps grains for cauliflower "rice," making it nutritious and gluten-free. Serve it as a side dish for roasted or grilled meats or mix it with leafy greens for a healthy salad.
Ingredients
5 cups
Preparation
Step 1
Grate cauliflower with the coarse grater disk on a food processor or the largest holes on a box grater until rice-like in texture. Transfer to a large, microwave-safe bowl and toss with 1 Tbsp. oil and 1/4 tsp. salt. Cover with plastic wrap and microwave on high 3 minutes. Carefully remove plastic wrap, spread cauliflower "rice" on a rimmed baking sheet, and let cool.
Step 2
Wipe out food processor, if necessary, and fit with chopping blade. Pulse parsley, mint, scallions, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, 3/4 tsp. salt, and remaining 1/4 cup oil until herbs are coarsely chopped. Transfer to a large bowl and stir in red pepper flakes. Add cauliflower, cucumber, and tomatoes and gently toss to coat. Season with additional salt, if necessary.
Do Ahead
Step 3
Cauliflower "rice" can be made 3 days ahead. Chill in a resealable container.
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Reviews (30)
Back to TopHighly recommended. Outstanding as written as well as customizable. I sometimes make with lime & cilantro in place of lemon/parsley. Do try this one!
Anonymous
Westfield, NJ
1/17/2024
A 5-star recipe! I added a few more tablespoons of olive oil (my only change) and was generous with the salt. Anonymous in Texas may have been disappointed in this because not enough salt was used. Definitely one to add to our weekly rotation.
Catalina
Mexico
12/1/2021
Such a good go to recipe! I have made this numerous times and I love how herbaceous it is! It is wonderful warm or cold. I especially it in the summer with BBQ grilled meats.
Third.Daughter
Huntington Beach, CA
10/15/2021
Followed the directions - I love fresh veggies, I love taboulleh, but this recipe was a waste of time and was nothing special. I made it as a side for Thanksgiving but I'm so embarrassed I won't bring it as I had intended. Maybe I need to add feta and other things as other reviewers have said, but as is, this recipe turned out to be a dud for me.
Anonymous
Texas
11/27/2019
Delicious whole30 option for a veggie salad with a lot of flavor.
Sckatrinav12@yahoo.com
Santa Cruz California
8/11/2019
A recipe that tastes like I'm breaking my diet, when I'm totally not! I LOVE this recipe. Will make it again and again.
Anonymous
Southern California
5/16/2018
I've never in my life reviewed a recipe, but this was too good to not rant and rave about. I took the easy route and used steamfresh bagged cauliflower rice, but otherwise followed the recipe. This...is...so...good and tastes like you spent all day making it! Good dish to impress with at a cookout! I served it with Athenos brand Mediterranean Herb feta and it was FABULOUS! Just try it.
AmyLynn0408
Virginia Beach, VA
5/13/2018
Great great great ! Not sure if unused too much cauliflower or just live the dressing so much I wanted more ....this will be a staple
Anonymous
NJ
6/6/2017
MARTIZ43 FROM NYC : Thr last line in recipe: May be made three days ahead. The texture and flavor will change as things marinate. More than four days probably won't be as good.
Anonymous
The mountains of western Maine
6/5/2017
sounds good, looking forward to making it BUT question: 5c is a large yield, how long will it keep refrigerated in airtight container?
Anonymous
nyc
5/4/2017
Delicious! I used the Green Giant Cauliflower Rice- SO much easier and quicker to prep with this small change. I microwaved the cauliflower in the bag and then spread it on the pan with the olive oil and salt while I was prepping the rest of the salad. The bag was only 12 oz so I added a can of drained chick peas to add some protein and make up for the volume. I also added some feta per others' recommendation. The resulting dish is so flavorful and light. I will definitely make it again and again.
surreall
Richmond, VA
1/30/2017
Wanted to let you know that Costco now sells cauliflower rice in the produce refrigerator section. I will try this recipe this weekend. My ratings are not accurate as I have not yet made this.
hedyklein
nj
1/14/2017
Very good. I did need to nuke the cauliflower longer or it would have been raw.
jansan1
Orange County, CA
12/11/2016
Very cool albeit labor intensive recipe. Used half cooked bulgur and half cali rice to give it a bit more weight. Delicious.
saraefau
Nairobi, Kenya
10/20/2016
did you use Trader Joe's fresh or frozen cauli-rice? if frozen did u just defrost or microwave?
Sioagirl
NJ
6/18/2016
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