Tips to get you started:

· You can make your own riced cauliflower in a flash by grating it or using a food processor with a grating blade, or purchase pre “riced” cauliflower in the frozen section of most grocery stores. I use frozen pre-done cauliflower to save time for this recipe.

· Tabbouleh tastes even better if you make it a day ahead and refrigerate overnight to allow the flavors to meld.

· I use the “constellation” variety of small heirloom tomatoes, but grape tomatoes will work well too!

Prep time: 20-30 minutes

Cook time: 5 minutes

Serves: 8 sides

Ingredients:

12 oz. frozen riced cauliflower

¼ Cup organic extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)

2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1/3 Cup chopped fresh parsley

1/3 Cup chopped fresh mint

1 ½ Teaspoons coarse kosher salt

½ Teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

6 Green onions, chopped whites only (reserve green for another use)

8 small heirloom tomatoes, chopped

Part one: Cook the cauliflower in the microwave or on the stove-top according to the package directions. Pour cooked, drained cauliflower into a large resealable container that will give you room to add other ingredients and mix without spilling.

Part two: Add to the cauliflower: EVOO, lemon juice, salt, pepper and mix well. Remove the stems from the mint and parsley.

Part three: Chop the mint and parsley and add them to the cauliflower. Mix well. Then chop and add the tomatoes and onion and add to the cauliflower, making sure to include as much of the tomato juices as possible. Mix well and allow to rest for at least 30 minutes before serving, but preferably rest it under refrigeration overnight and serve cold.

Serving suggestion: Tabbouleh and grilled or baked salmon is a classic pairing in our house, but this salad also makes for a great lunch all on its own!

Tiny chefs at home? They can help:

· Measure ingredients

· Mix ingredients

· Strip mint leaves of stems before chopping

Nutrition information:

Total Calories: 81 // Total Fat: 7 g // Cholesterol: 0 mg // Sodium: 396 mg // Total Carbohydrates:  3 g // Dietary Fiber: 2 g // Sugars: 1 g // Protein: 1 g

The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist's advice.