Cauliflower Rice and Chickpea Salad

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This salad is light, fresh, and quietly satisfying.
Cauliflower rice keeps the texture gentle while chickpeas bring balance and substance.
Cherry tomatoes add brightness that lifts the entire dish.
A touch of feta and lemon zest finishes it with clean contrast.
It’s a simple bowl that feels nourishing without feeling heavy.

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Cauliflower Rice and Chickpea Salad

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Cauliflower rice and chickpea salad with cherry tomatoes, feta, and lemon zest for a light and balanced vegetarian meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 195

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups cauliflower rice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 can 15 oz chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped

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Cooking Instructions
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
  2. Add cauliflower rice and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until slightly tender.
  3. Transfer cauliflower rice to a large bowl and let cool slightly.
  4. Add chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, salt, and black pepper.
  5. Toss gently to combine.
  6. Sprinkle feta cheese, lemon zest, and parsley on top before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 195kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 10gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 9mgSodium: 506mgPotassium: 632mgFiber: 8gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 409IUVitamin C: 70mgCalcium: 121mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use fresh or frozen cauliflower rice.
Add a squeeze of lemon juice for extra brightness.
Serve slightly warm or chilled.

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