Mediterranean Low Carb Salad
SERVES: 8 • TOTAL TIME: 20 MINUTES
Ingredients:
1 large cauliflower
400g can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 small red onion, finely chopped
250g cherry tomatoes, halved
1 continental cucumber, chopped
2 spring onions, green part only, chopped
¼ cup mint leaves, chopped
¼ cup flat leaf parsley, chopped
Zest of ½ lemon, finely grated
1 cup feta, crumbled
For the Dressing:
150mL olive oil
75mL red wine vinegar
Juice of 1 lemon
1 tsp honey
Pinch of salt
Pinch of freshly ground black pepper
Directions:
Make the cauliflower rice first. Ensure the cauliflower is completely dry before you begin. Chop the cauliflower into large pieces, including the stems. Discard the leaves. Add chopped cauliflower to a food processor, in batches, and pulse until it has the texture of rice.
Place cauliflower rice into a large mixing bowl with chickpeas, onion, tomatoes, cucumber, spring onions, mint, parsley, lemon zest, and feta. Set aside.
Add dressing ingredients to a bowl and whisk to combine.
Pour dressing over salad and toss to combine. Serve immediately.