To transform the traditional Middle Eastern dish into
something gluten-free, try this recipe for cauliflower tabbouleh salad. For a
vegetarian feast, serve it with hummus, marinated feta, and other side dishes.
What Is Cauliflower Tabbouleh?
Cauliflower tabbouleh (also known as "tabouli" or
"tabouleh") is a Middle Eastern salad made with finely chopped fresh
herbs, tomatoes, green onions, and riced cauliflower instead of bulgur wheat.
This tabbouleh is grain-free, paleo-friendly, and filling; it takes about 30
minutes to prepare.
4 Tips for Making Cauliflower Tabbouleh
Consider the following tips when making cauliflower
tabbouleh:
1. Stir in the parsley stems. Flat-leaf parsley stems are
full of flavor, so use them in addition to the leaves”just discard any tough
parts.
2. Thinly slice the herbs. The most difficult part of making
homemade tabbouleh is chopping the herbs because there isn't much cooking
involved. (The food processor is off-limits because it can cause bruising.) To
chiffonade the herbs, gather them together and cut them with a sharp knife in a
smooth pulling motion. Avoid moving the knife up and down, as this can cause
bruising.
3. Make your own cauliflower rice. You can buy pre-made
cauliflower rice or make your own. To make cauliflower rice, shred a head of
cauliflower with a box grater or cut it into small rice-like pieces, then sauté
it quickly to soften.
