Mediterranean Chickpea Cauliflower Salad

Name: Mediterranean Chickpea Cauliflower Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 3 to 4 cups cauliflower rice (I used a 16 ounce bag of cauliflower rice/grated cauliflower or 1 medium sized cauliflower, grated); 1 - 16 ounce can of chickpeas (drained and rinsed); 1/2 red onion (chopped {about 2/3 cup}); 2 cups cherry tomatoes (halved {or tear drop tomatoes work}); 1/2 english cucumber (diced {you can peal the cucumber if you want}); 1 cup matchstick carrots; 8-10 thinly sliced green onions (about a bunch-green parts chopped); 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves (chopped); 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped); 3/4 cup feta cheese (crumbled); 2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1/3 cup red wine vinegar; 1 lemon (juiced); 1 teaspoon honey; 1 teaspoon of your favorite spice {I like to use sumac or za'atar}; 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Mediterranean Chickpea Cauliflower Salad is an easy vegetable loaded salad that is perfect for the warmer months. Bring this salad to your next BBQ or picnic or make it ahead for your weekly meals.

Prep15 min
Total15 min
Makes6 servings
Calories333

Ingredients

6 servings

For the salad:

3 to 4 cups cauliflower rice (I used a 16 ounce bag of cauliflower rice/grated cauliflower or 1 medium sized cauliflower, grated)
1 - 16 ounce can of chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
1/2 red onion (chopped {about 2/3 cup})
2 cups cherry tomatoes (halved {or tear drop tomatoes work})
1/2 english cucumber (diced {you can peal the cucumber if you want})
1 cup matchstick carrots
8-10 thinly sliced green onions (about a bunch-green parts chopped)
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves (chopped)
1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
3/4 cup feta cheese (crumbled)

For the dressing:

2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
1 lemon (juiced)
1 teaspoon honey
1 teaspoon of your favorite spice {I like to use sumac or za'atar}
1/2 teaspoons salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Method

1
In a large mixing bowl combine the cauliflower rice, chickpeas, red onion, tomatoes, cucumber, matchstick carrots, green onions, mint, parsley and feta cheese.
2
In a marson jar or a salad dressing container combine the olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, honey, your favorite spice, salt and pepper and mix well.
3
Pour the dressing over the salad and gentry toss to combine.
4
Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate. If you plan to make this salad ahead I suggest only using half of the dressing and saving the remaining dressing to toss the salad in when you are ready to serve the salad}.

Notes

Try white beans instead of chickpeas. Add a variety of other vegetables like zucchini and bell pepper. If you like your salad to be a bit spicy try adding cayenne pepper to the salad dressing or even jalapeños. You can easily add grilled chicken, steak or seafood to this salad to create a hearty meal.