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Cucumber Tomato Cauliflower Rice Salad

September 1, 2019 by GG 2 Comments

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Cucumber Tomato Cauliflower Rice Salad in a round white bowl

Our Cucumber Tomato Cauliflower Rice Salad is a low carb side dish recipe that’s bursting with fresh citrus flavor. Farm stand vegetables combine with a tangy lime dressing for this easy vegetable side dish that’s sure to be your new favorite summer salad.

Cauliflower Rice Salad

Cauliflower Rice Salad Recipe

Cauliflower rice is the way to go when you want a delicious rice salad but want to keep it low carb. With just a couple of minutes in the microwave to soften, cauliflower rice takes on a tender-crisp texture that makes the perfect base for your side dish recipe. 

You can let it cool for a bit after it comes out of the microwave or, if you prefer a vegetable salad that has a bit of warmth to it, just mix it up right out of the microwave. Either way, you’ll have yourself a delicious and gorgeous summer salad.

With a bumper crop of summer vegetables, it’s an ideal time to make a summer vegetable salad that’s brimming with fresh cucumber, tomatoes and cauliflower. Every forkful is guaranteed to be bursting with fresh farm stand flavor combined with a homemade zesty lime and cilantro dressing.

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Ingredients you will need to make this recipe

  • cauliflower rice
  • cucumber
  • heirloom grape tomatoes
  • olive oil
  • lime juice
  • lime zest
  • kosher salt
  • pepper

Cauliflower Rice FAQ’s

Cauliflower Rice is easy to make at home with a box grater!

How do you make cauliflower rice?

You can easily make your own cauliflower rice by grating raw cauliflower by hand on a box grater or pulsing in a food processor until “rice-like” or finely chopped. Cauliflower rice is actually easy and fast to make. It is also now available in the produce section of your grocery store along with so many other “riced” vegetables.

Is cauliflower rice nutritious?

Yes. Cauliflower rice is made from cauliflower which is among the healthiest of cruciferous vegetables. Cauliflower iprovides:

  • fiber
  • potassium
  • vitamin B6
  • vitamin C
  • vitamin K

What makes cauliflower rice so good for  you?

Cauliflower is:

  • low calorie, about 25 calories per cup
  • low carb
  • gluten free
  • grain free
  • diabetic friendly

Have you checked out my Ultimate Guide To Making Homemade Salad Dressings? Making a Homemade Salad Dressing is so easy and takes just minutes. Made with simple real food ingredients, your salad dressing from scratch is not just better than store bought, it’s better for you and oh so delicious too!

Easy Summer Salad Recipes

You can never have too many summer salad recipes and Swirls has lots of them for you to choose from!

Panzanella and Peach Arugula Salad

Panzanella, the classic Tuscan bread salad, is bursting with heirloom tomatoes, cucumber, mozzarella and fresh basil, the flavors and colors of summer! Our Panzanella is an easy recipe for a mouthwatering bread salad that’s a perfect side dish on a warm summer evening. 

Peach Arugula Salad With Basil Mint Vinaigrette is an easy salad recipe bursting with the flavors of summer all in one bowl! Peppery arugula leaves combine with toasted almonds and sweet juicy peaches tossed in a fresh homemade Basil Mint Vinaigrette for a refreshing summer salad.

Tomato cucumber Salad and BLT Salad

Heirloom Tomato & Cucumber Summer Salad is an easy summer side dish bursting with tomatoes and cucumbers lightly coated in a tangy red wine vinaigrette.

The BLT Sandwich, an all-American classic, is transformed into a Chopped BLT Salad With Creamy Dill Dressing. All the flavors of a BLT, bacon, lettuce and tomatoes in my homemade mayonnaise salad dressing, are in every bite of this refreshing and easy chopped salad recipe.

Chopped Arugula Salad and Cucumber Salad

Our Chopped Salad With Arugula  is filled with tomatoes, cucumbers and arugula tossed in a light red wine vinaigrette. Guaranteed to wake up your taste buds and compliment your dinner tonight!

Our Cucumber Salad recipe combines the crunch of fresh cucumbers with a light and tangy homemade vinaigrette and a hint of red onion. It’s the perfect side dish recipe on a warm summer evening.

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Cucumber Tomato Cauliflower Rice Salad
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
 

Our Cucumber Tomato Cauliflower Rice Salad is a low carb side dish recipe that's bursting with fresh citrus flavor. Farm stand vegetables combine with tangy lime for this easy vegetable side dish. Serve at room temperature or chilled!

Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: cauliflower rice salad
Servings: 6
Calories: 109 kcal
Author: Gwynn Galvin
Ingredients
  • 2 cups cauliflower rice
  • 1 (8 ounce ) cucumber, chopped, 2 cups
  • 1 pint heirloom tomatoes, halved lengthwise
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 Tbs. lime juice
  • 1 tsp. lime zest
  • 3/4 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper
  • 2 Tbs. chopped cilantro
Instructions
  1. Place cauliflower rice in microwave-safe bowl. Add 2 Tablespoons water; cover and microwave until al dente, about 3 minutes. timing will depend on the wattage of your microwave. Uncover and cool slightly.
  2. In serving bowl combine olive oil, lime juice, lime zest, kosher salt, pepper and cilantro until blended.

  3. Stir in cauliflower rice, cucumber and tomatoes. Serve immediately or refrigerate.
Recipe Notes

Makes 6 cups.

Nutrition Facts
Cucumber Tomato Cauliflower Rice Salad
Amount Per Serving
Calories 109 Calories from Fat 81
% Daily Value*
Fat 9g14%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Sodium 259mg11%
Potassium 346mg10%
Carbohydrates 6g2%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin A 666IU13%
Vitamin C 38mg46%
Calcium 20mg2%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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