Cauliflower Salad With Cilantro Lime Dressing

bowl of cauliflower rice salad with fresh vegetables

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Cauliflower Salad With Cilantro Lime Dressing

Our Cauliflower Salad With Cilantro Lime Dressing 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!

Prep Time10

Cook Time5

Total Time15

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Mexican

Keyword: cauliflower rice salad, cauliflower salad

Servings:

Calories: 109kcal

Author: Gwynn Galvin

Ingredients

2 cups cauliflower rice
1 (8 ounces) cucumber, chopped, 2 cups
1 pint heirloom tomatoes, halved lengthwise
1/4 cup olive oil
2 Tablespoons lime juice
1 teaspoon lime zest
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 Tablespoons chopped cilantro

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Instructions

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.
In serving bowl combine olive oil, lime juice, lime zest, kosher salt, pepper and cilantro until blended.
Stir in cauliflower rice, cucumber and tomatoes. Serve immediately or refrigerate.

Notes

Makes 6 cups.

Swirls of Flavor Recipe Tips

Add lemon zest for a lemon lime dressing
Stir in chopped zucchini or yellow squash
Add fresh mint in place of the cilantro for a mint lime dressing

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