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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 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: cauliflower rice salad, cauliflower salad
Servings: 6
Calories: 109kcal
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

  • 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

Nutrition

Calories: 109kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 259mg | Potassium: 346mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 666IU | Vitamin C: 38mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg