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Recipe: No Pasta Pasta Salad

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This recipe gives you a two-for-one with both the salad and the garlic vinaigrette that goes with it.  Light and refreshing, it makes a perfect side for almost any dish, but it’s also tasty enough to stand on its own as the main entree. The best part? It’s simple to make and easy to customize.

Ingredients

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No Pasta Pasta Salad 

  • 1 cup raw cauliflower or cauliflower rice 
  • 1/4 cup yellow bell pepper
  • 1/4 cup matchstick carrots
  • 1/4 cup cucumber
  • 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes 
  • 1/8 cup red onion
  • 1 tablespoon sliced pepperoncinis 
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste 
  • pinch of black pepper 

Garlic Vinaigrette

  • 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic 
  • 2/3 tablespoon lemon juice 
  • 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 4 tablespoons canola oil 
  • 1/2 teaspoon cane sugar 
  • 2/3 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • pinch of black pepper

Instructions

No Pasta Pasta Salad

  • Wash and thoroughly dry all your vegetables. 
  • For the cauliflower, you can either hand chop it or use a food processor to create “rice.” We recommend smaller pieces for a better texture. If using a food processor, cut the cauliflower into smaller chunks before processing. Once processed, transfer the “rice” to a clean towel or paper towel and press to remove excess moisture, which can make the dish soggy.
  • Optional: You can use the grater attachment of your food processor to make the cauliflower rice pieces smaller.
  • Dice the rest of the vegetables.
  • Toss all the vegetables together with the Garlic Vinaigrette. Add salt and pepper to taste and mix well. 

Garlic Vinaigrette

  • Whisk all ingredients together. Add salt and pepper to taste. 

Notes

If possible, avoid using frozen cauliflower rice, as it tends to get soggy and can make the dish warm. This is meant to be a cold dish. If you must use it, make sure it cools completely and strain any excess moisture before mixing it with the other ingredients.

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