Shellfish Free Classic Cauliflower Tabbouleh
Bright, herby, and refreshingly light, this cauliflower tabbouleh swaps the traditional bulgur for finely riced cauliflower without sacrificing any of the dish's signature freshness. A quick spin in the food processor breaks the florets down into tender, grain-like pieces that soak up every drop of lemon juice and olive oil beautifully. Heaps of flat-leaf parsley and fresh mint carry that classic tabbouleh aroma, while diced Roma tomatoes, crisp English cucumber, and sliced scallion greens add color and crunch in every bite. The whole thing comes together in one bowl, and a short rest at room temperature lets the flavors meld into something that tastes like it took far more effort than it did. Every ingredient here is straightforward and plant-based, so there's zero concern about hidden seafood derivatives or cross-contact that can sneak into store-bought grain salads and prepared dips. It works equally well as a light lunch on its own, a vibrant side alongside grilled proteins, or scooped up with warm pita.
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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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