I've always been a little perplexed by raw food restaurants. And entire menu made up of food that isn't cooked? Really? And so I was somewhat mystified, but also intrigued when I saw this recipe, labeled Raw Cauliflower Couscous over at the Tasty Kitchen site. The first step in this salad recipe calls for grating the cauliflower, which I had never done. Let me tell you, it gives the cauliflower a really cool texture - light and fluffy, but with a crunch. What really caught my eye were the kalamata olives, capers (give me some brine, baby!) and sun dried tomatoes. Now we're talking!
As you might guess from the whole "no cook" method discussion, this salad comes together in a matter of minutes. Just set to work chopping your vegetables, squeeze in some lemon juice, pour in a little olive oil and toss it all together. This salad was truly an unexpected treat, and one that just might change the minds of any cauliflower naysayers.
Now I'm thinking that raw food restaurants might be worth a second look.
Find the recipe and step-by-step photos at the Tasty Kitchen blog. The brilliance of this salad is attributed to Sally of The Spontaneous Hausfrau.
Here is the nutritional information for the recipe: Calories 134 / Total Fat 10.9g / Saturated Fat 1.4g / Cholesterol 0mg / Sodium 501.9mg / Total Carbohydrates 9.1g / Fiber 3.3g / Sugars 2.0g / Protein 2.4g / WW (Old Points) 3 / WW (Points+) 4
Natasha @ The Cake Merchant
I was always skeptical of raw food restaurant, but then I tried Matthew Kenney in Oklahoma City. Who knew raw food (and desserts) could be so good?
Thanks for sharing this recipe. I'm always looking for new ways to use cauliflower, and this looks delicious!
addie | culicurious
Wow, that looks great! I love cauliflower and this is such a new and interesting way to have it 🙂
Aggie
I could truly eat a huge bowl of this, and I know I would feel so good about it too! What a creative way to eat cauliflower!! I love it Dara!
Deborah
This is so interesting! I love the brine, too, and this sounds amazing!
megan @ whatmegansmaking
Thanks for highlighting this one - I've never heard of a grated cauliflower salad, but it seems like such a good idea!
Kristen
I had the opportunity to eat at Cafe Gratitude last month and became a huge fan of this whole movement. I never thought I would, but oh my…so good!
Loving this salad!
MikeVFMK
I've never seen cauliflower look so good. Love the idea of grating it and turning it into a salad. Just the kind of salad we've been looking for to start the year off right. And so pretty!
Sandy @ RE
Sounds and looks fabulous. So healthy!
Paula - bell'alimento
I've never tried grating cauliflower! This looks fantastic.
Kimby | a little lunch
It's been far too long since I commented on your blog, Dara, but this salad prompted me out of "lurker" mode. Simple. Wonderful. Shocking! 😉