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Cauliflower Salad with Green Beans

Cauliflower Salad with Green Beans

This Cauliflower Salad with Green Beans is a low carb, gluten free side dish perfect for summer cookouts.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Gluten Free, Low Carb, Vegetarian
Servings 6 servings
Calories 117 kcal

Equipment

  • Microwave safe bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups green beans cut into 1" size pieces
  • 4 cups cauliflower cut into bite size pieces
  • 1 shallot diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons stone ground mustard
  • salt
  • pepper

Instructions
 

  • Place the green beans and cauliflower in a microwave safe bowl with 1 tablespoon of water.
  • Cover with plastic wrap, leaving one edge open to vent and microwave on high for 4 minutes.
  • Drain the vegetables and run cold water over them to stop the cooking process. Place back into the bowl.
  • Make the dressing by whisking together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, and stone ground mustard. Stir in the shallots and garlic and season with salt and pepper.
  • Pour the dressing over the green beans and cauliflower, then toss gently to combine.
  • Serve warm, at room temperature, or chilled.

Notes

Fresh cauliflower and green beans work best in this recipe. Discard Cauliflower Salad that has been sitting out for longer than 2 hours. You can store leftovers in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-5 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 117kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 44mgPotassium: 304mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 255IUVitamin C: 41.4mgCalcium: 31mgIron: 0.8mg
Keyword Cauliflower Salad, gluten-free, green beans, Low Carb, Summer Recipes, Vegetarian
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