This salad is so refreshing and simple! So tasty you will come back for seconds, & thirds! My husband said it best: “I would never think these ingredients would be good together but it works so well!”.
Ingredients: Serves 3-4
- 5-6 oz. box of pearled couscous (I like getting the Garlic 365 one–photo below, I also have subbed this for 3/4 cup quinoa and it works great too)*
- drizzle of olive oil
- 1 large head of cauliflower (or if using frozen cauliflower rice-a 32 oz. bag)
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon coriander
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1 large cucumber, chopped small
- Juice from 1/2 a lemon
- Optional: Sourdough bread or arugula for serving
Directions:
- Cook couscous as directed on package (typically takes 10-15 minutes)
- Cut the greens off the cauliflower and make it into “rice” by chopping small or pulsing in a food processor. I prefer to buy frozen cauliflower rice to make it easier.
- Add the olive oil to a large pan add the cauliflower and spices and cook, stirring for 10 minutes (if using frozen, it may take a few minutes longer). Once the couscous is done, add it in and remove the pan from heat.
- Stir in the raisins, cucumber, and lemon juice. This salad can be served either hot or cold, I enjoy both! Serve over a bed of arugula or with a slice of sourdough bread. Enjoy!
*Note: If you use unseasoned couscous, you may want to add more salt and some garlic powder to taste
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