Faux-Couscous Salad (Cauliflower & Cucumber, Low-Carb)
Looking for an easy to go that fits your cauliflower couscous routine? This faux-couscous salad is naturally low-carb, gluten-free and grain-free, made with whole ingredients you can pronounce. It’s one of our favorite low-carb recipes for anyone cutting carbs or following a keto or low-carb diet — quick to prepare, packed with protein and healthy fats, and guaranteed to keep you full and energized. With just 11 g of carbs per serving, it fits easily into your daily carb budget.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Time: 10 minutes prep, 0 minutes cook
- Servings: 2
- Carbs: 11 g per serving
- Diet: Low-carb, keto-friendly, gluten-free, grain-free
- Difficulty: Easy
Ingredients
- 300 g cauliflower
- 1 (400 g) cucumber
- 1/2 (50 g) red bell pepper
- 50 ml lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp cumin
- 75 ml olive oil
- 1/2 (40 g) onion
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
Instructions
- Make cauliflower rice: remove the core and grate the cauliflower finely with a cheese grater or food processor — the perfect couscous or rice alternative.
- Finely dice the cucumber, 1/2 onion (40 g) and the pepper, and mix with the cauliflower.
- Season with 75 ml olive oil, lemon juice, cumin, 1/2 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp pepper. The delicious salad is ready.
Tips & Variations
Let it sit 10 minutes before serving so the cauliflower absorbs the dressing. Tastes even better the next day.
Nutrition & Health Benefits
This recipe keeps carbohydrates low — just 11 g per serving — while delivering plenty of healthy fats and protein. Keeping carbs moderate helps stabilize blood sugar and insulin levels, which makes weight loss easier and prevents the energy crashes and cravings that come with high-carb meals. It’s also naturally gluten-free and grain-free, making it a great choice for anyone with gluten or lactose sensitivities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this recipe really low-carb?
Yes. Faux-Couscous Salad contains just 11 g of carbs per serving — well within even a strict keto budget.
Can I meal-prep this recipe?
Absolutely. Most of these recipes store well in an airtight container in the fridge for 3–4 days, and many freeze beautifully for quick lunches.
How many servings does this make?
This recipe makes 2.
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