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Thai Cauliflower Rice Salad (Whole30!)

Modified: Feb 1, 2022 by Monica Le · Published: Jun 19, 2018 · 3 Comments

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A Thai cauliflower rice salad that makes for the perfect side dish during your Whole30. It's full of nutrient dense vegetables, fresh herbs and a touch of fruit. This healthy and delicious salad is grain free, dairy free, paleo and Whole30 compliant.

If your starting the whole30 diet you should definitely have a look at my whole30 meal plan!

Thai Cauliflower Rice Salad in a white bowl

With summer basically here, I knew it was time to start incorporating more Whole30 recipes into my arsenal. I've been a big fan of making cauliflower rice dishes for quite some time now.

I love the fact it's so nutrient dense and keeps you feeling full without having all of the carbohydrates that regular rice has. In fact, the recipe I created for

Paleo & Whole30 Fried Cauliflower Rice proves to be one of the most popular recipes on my entire site.

The dressing for this dish is made with creamy, roasted cashews and plenty of fresh lime juice to take it up a notch.

The Thai curry paste and coconut aminos in the dressing are true standouts. You are going to feel like you should be eating this cauliflower rice salad from some sort of tropical island.

Seriously. Wouldn't that be nice??

Thai Cauliflower Rice Salad on a sliced pineapple and in a white bowl

I've teamed up with the awesome folks at Taylor Farms to bring you the star of this dish: cauliflower pearls.

I love the size of the pearls as they are a bit larger than the bags of cauliflower rice I've used.

When they are cooked over low heat, they do not break down and become mushy at all. Because of their shape and size, they hold up very well and make the perfect base for this cauliflower rice salad.

You can chop up some fresh cauliflower if you'd like instead. You will need about 2 large heads to get the same amount shown in this recipe.

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Thai Cauliflower Rice Salad (Whole30) in a bowl and pineapple on a wooden table

I know I am going to want more Whole30 compliant dishes like this on hand for our postpartum journey. We were told many times by other new parents how helpful it is to have a meal train in place for after the baby comes.

Unfortunately, we live far from close friends and family, so we don't think this is going to be an option for us. Instead, Tim has already offered to do plenty of cooking and cleaning while I spend the majority of my time resting and breast feeding.

Luckily, Tim is a VERY good cook. I'll be handing him the recipe for Thai cauliflower rice salad for sure.

The dressing I made for this recipe is the same sauce I used for these lettuce wraps last year. When I was developing this recipe, it dawned on me how wonderful of a combination the two would make!

I can envision myself letting our baby girl try this salad when we start incorporating solid foods. It has so many nutrient dense ingredients, and I'd feel confident and excited in letting her try it.

TA pineapple filled with Thai Cauliflower Rice Salad

I'm always one to incorporate fresh herbs into salads. I feel like it's a complete game changer in flavor town, so don't be shy with the parsley.

You can choose to add basil and mint as well if that tickles your fancy. I know those flavors would fuse well with the rest in this dish.

Be sure to add Thai cauliflower rice salad into your weekly meal rotation whether or not you are conquering a Whole30.

It's got all of the flavor and nutrition to boot. Let's get to cookin', shall we?!

Cauliflower Rice Salad garnished with lime and fresh herbs

This post is sponsored by the lovely folks at Taylor Farms. Thank you for allowing me to continue creating such incredible content by supporting relationships with incredible brands and companies that The Movement Menu enjoys working with! Opinions will always remain 100% my own!

Thai Cauliflower Rice Salad (Whole30!)

Monica Stevens Le
A thai cauliflower rice salad that makes for the perfect side dish during your Whole30. It's full of nutrient dense vegetables, fresh herbs and a touch of fruit. This healthy and delicious salad is grain free, dairy free, paleo and Whole30 compliant.
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Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 30 minutes mins
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 295 kcal

Ingredients
  

Salad

  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil split in two
  • ½ red onion finely diced
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 bags Taylor Farms Cauliflower Pearls
  • ½ cup canned coconut milk
  • ½ cup bone broth- Find Here!
  • ¾ cup pineapple finely diced
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 2 green onions chopped
  • 1 small bunch fresh parsley chopped
  • ¼ cup pine nuts toasted

Dressing

  • ½ cup fresh cilantro packed
  • ⅔ cup roasted cashews
  • ½ cup plus 1 tablespoon canned coconut milk
  • 2 small limes juiced
  • 1 small lime zested
  • 2 heaping teaspoons red curry paste
  • 1 ½ tablespoons coconut aminos

Instructions
 

Salad

  • Heat the oil in a large skillet, add the onion and garlic and stir fry for just one minute.
  • Add the cauliflower pearls, coconut milk and broth. Stir to combine and cook for 7-10 minutes over lower heat. You want the cauliflower to feel tender but not become mushy. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool.
  • Once cool, transfer the cauliflower mixture, pineapple, bell pepper and green onions in a large bowl and mix to combine.
  • Prepare the dressing (see instructions below.) Pour over the cauliflower salad and toss carefully, to combine well. Top off with fresh parsley and toasted pine nuts. Serve right away.

Dressing

  • Add the all of the sauce ingredients into the bowl of a food processor or high-speed blender. Blend until completely smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust as needed, adding more coconut milk if needed and it is too thick. This can be saved and store in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Notes

This recipe was inspired by The Awesome Green!

Nutrition

Calories: 295kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 5gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 11gSodium: 104mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gCalcium: 27mg
Keyword bowl recipe, rice salad, salad bowl
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  1. Abbey says

    October 15, 2019 at 2:04 pm

    I need these salad bowls in my life - like yesterday!5 stars

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  2. Laurie says

    May 22, 2019 at 6:35 pm

    This was wonderful! I added shrimp for protein, but otherwise followed the recipe. I thought I might not love it because I really dislike coconut/coconut milk, but it was delicious. My elderly dad, who doesn't eat much, had thirds. I'll definitely make it again soon. Thanks!

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    • Monica Stevens Le says

      May 22, 2019 at 8:19 pm

      That makes me OH SO HAPPY to hear!!! You are so welcome... feel free to rate the recipe using the star system on card. It helps my readers and I out tremendously! 🙂

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