Name: Mediterranean Cauliflower Kale Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 4 cups of riced cauliflower(about 1/2 of a large head of cauliflower); 1/4 cup olive oil; 3/4 cup finely diced shallot; 2 large cloves garlic, finely minced; 1/2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice; 1 tsp salt; 1/4-1/2 tsp ground pepper; 1 bunch lacinato kale, chopped finely; 1/4 cup chopped parsley; 2 tbsp chopped dill; 2 tbsp chopped mint; 1 ½ cup diced cucumber; 2 oranges, supreme cut* and sliced in half; 1/2 cup crispy chickpeas; 1/2 cup pomegranate arils; 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil; 2 tbsp orange juice; 1/2-1 tsp orange zest; 1 tsp agave or maple syrup; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp ground cumin; Ground pepper to taste

Description

This bright, refreshing Mediterranean Cauliflower Salad with kale, oranges and crispy chickpeas is the perfect antidote to a dreary winter day. It's packed with color, nutrients and easy-to-make cauliflower rice!

Ingredients

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Cauliflower Rice:

4 cups of riced cauliflower(about 1/2 of a large head of cauliflower)
1/4 cup olive oil
3/4 cup finely diced shallot
2 large cloves garlic, finely minced
1/2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tsp salt
1/4-1/2 tsp ground pepper

Salad:

1 bunch lacinato kale, chopped finely
1/4 cup chopped parsley
2 tbsp chopped dill
2 tbsp chopped mint
1 ½ cup diced cucumber
2 oranges, supreme cut* and sliced in half
1/2 cup crispy chickpeas
1/2 cup pomegranate arils

Dressing:

1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp orange juice
1/2-1 tsp orange zest
1 tsp agave or maple syrup
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground cumin
Ground pepper to taste

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Instructions

Cauliflower Rice:

Add 1/2 a head of large cauliflower to a food processor and pulse a few times, until the cauliflower resembles grains of rice. Don’t over-blend it or it will become too mushy.
Heat oil in a sauté pan over medium heat. Add shallots and sauté for 4-5 minutes, stirring a few times. Add garlic and cook for another 2-3 minutes. Add riced cauliflower, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring several times, for about 7-8 minutes. Remove from pan and let cool in a bowl while you prepare the remaining salad ingredients.

Salad:

Whisk together all dressing ingredients.
Prepare salad ingredients and add everything to a large bowl. Toss with dressing and cauliflower rice. Top with more crispy chickpeas. Enjoy!

Notes

You can also purchase pre-riced cauliflower at most grocery stores.

*Check out this video to see how to supreme an orange.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Salad
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

Serving Size:
Calories: 427
Sugar: 20.3 g
Sodium: 918 mg
Fat: 33.8 g
Saturated Fat: 4.9 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 33 g
Fiber: 5.1 g
Protein: 5.1 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg