Paraben Free Classic Cauliflower Tabbouleh
Fresh herbs, crisp vegetables, and a bright lemon dressing come together in this grain-free twist on a beloved Middle Eastern classic. The cauliflower gets pulsed in a food processor until it mimics the fine, tender texture of traditional bulgur — and honestly, it absorbs the olive oil and lemon so beautifully that you won't miss the grain at all. A generous heap of flat-leaf parsley and fresh mint keeps every bite vibrant and aromatic, while Roma tomatoes, English cucumber, and scallion greens add color and crunch. Every single ingredient here is whole and unprocessed, which makes this a smart choice for anyone navigating concerns about synthetic additives or preservatives hiding in packaged foods. A short rest at room temperature is all it takes for the flavors to meld into something that tastes far more complex than the simple prep would suggest. It works beautifully as a light lunch on its own, a side alongside grilled proteins, or scooped up with warm flatbread.
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4 servings
- 1 small head cauliflower (about 1 ½ lbs), cut into florets
- 2 cups fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
- ½ cup fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
- 2 medium roma tomatoes, seeded and finely diced
- 1 medium english cucumber, finely diced
- 4 scallions (green tops only), thinly sliced
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice (from about 1 ½ lemons)
- ¾ tsp salt, plus more to taste
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Working in two batches, pulse the cauliflower florets in a food processor until broken down into fine, rice-sized pieces, about 10–12 short pulses per batch. Transfer to a large mixing bowl.
- 2
Add the parsley, mint, tomatoes, cucumber, and scallion greens to the bowl with the riced cauliflower and toss to combine.
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