This Lemon Cauliflower Rice Salad with Yogurt Dressing recipe is a healthy, protein-packed, light, and yet satisfying salad. Serve it as a light lunch on its’ own, as a starter, or a low-carb side for a healthy dinner.
Course
Main Course, Salad, side
Cuisine
American, Greek
Keyword
Cauliflower Rice, cauliflower rice salad, salad with yogurt dressing
1small head of cauliflower cut up into florets(any size)
1/2tablespoonolive oil
1largeclove of garlic
1/8teaspoonsalt and black pepper
1tablespoonlemon zest
1/2lemon, juiced
3tablespoonsfresh chopped herbs( a mix of parsley, basil and cilantro or your favorite)
Salad ingredients:
1 1/2cupblack seedless grapes
1 1/2cupsalad greens
1cupchickpeas
1cupsliced radishes
1cupgrape tomatoes
For the Yogurt Dressing:
1/2cupGreek yogurt( any fat concentration)
1small clove of garlic minced
3tablespoonsminced fresh herbs( a mix of oregano, parsley, cilantro and basil)
2Tablespoonswhite balsamic vinegar(use any fruit vinegar if you prefer)
pinch of salt
1/2tablespoonolive oil
1Tablespoon(more or less) of water to thin out the dressing to your taste
Instructions
Prepare the cauliflower rice (see the dill cauliflower rice recipe) by sautéing the garlic in olive oil and adding the cauliflower rice. Add the lemon zest, juice and herbs at the end once the cauliflower rice is cooked completely. Chill the cauliflower rice while you prepare the salad.
Gather up the salad ingredients and arrange them on your salad platter.
Make the Yogurt dressing by mixing all ingredients in a small bowl. Thin out the dressing to your taste and drizzle a little bit over the salad, leaving the rest aside.
Recipe Notes
You can easily add your favorite fruits, legumes, cold chopped meats and veggies to this Cauliflower Rice Salad and top everything with the refreshing yogurt herb dressing!
Double the recipe for lemon cauliflower rice so you can serve it warm as a low-carb side dish with a nice roast chicken or grilled fish.
Put a fruity, summery spin on this Lemon Cauliflower Salad by adding some fresh sliced peaches or strawberries!
Nutrition Facts
Lemon Cauliflower Rice Salad With Yogurt Dressing
Amount Per Serving
Calories 180Calories from Fat 36
% Daily Value*
Fat 4g6%
Cholesterol 1mg0%
Sodium 112mg5%
Potassium 533mg15%
Carbohydrates 28g9%
Fiber 5g21%
Sugar 14g16%
Protein 7g14%
Vitamin A 520IU10%
Vitamin C 30mg36%
Calcium 70mg7%
Iron 1.9mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.