Pork Free Classic Cauliflower Tabbouleh
This vibrant grain-free spin on a Middle Eastern classic swaps traditional bulgur for finely riced cauliflower, making it just as satisfying without any wheat or grains in the mix. The food processor does the heavy lifting, breaking the cauliflower down into delicate, rice-sized pieces that soak up the bright lemon dressing beautifully. Heaps of fresh flat-leaf parsley and mint give the salad its signature herby punch, while juicy Roma tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and sliced scallion greens add color and crunch in every bite. A generous pour of extra-virgin olive oil and fresh lemon juice ties everything together with a clean, zesty finish. The short rest time before serving is the secret step — it lets the cauliflower soften just enough and allows all those flavors to meld into something that tastes far more complex than the ingredient list suggests. Every component here is naturally free from pork and pork-derived ingredients, so there's nothing to second-guess or swap out. It works equally well as a light lunch on its own or as a fresh, crowd-pleasing side alongside grilled proteins or mezze spreads.
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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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