Anti-Pasta Cauliflower Salad

Chock full of bold Mediterranean flavors, you'll never miss the pasta in this hearty and
beautiful salad! Delicious and filling, this salad can be served on it's own or topped with
grilled chicken – perfect for an easy dinner on the patio!

Serves 8

• 2 cups of raw cauliflower, chopped
• 1/2 cup radicchio (or red cabbage), chopped
• 1/2 cup artichoke hearts, chopped
• 1/3 cup fresh basil, chopped
• 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 3 Tbl sun dried tomatoes, chopped
• 3 Tbl Kalamata olives, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 3 Tbl balsamic vinegar
• 3 Tbl good quality extra virgin olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Cook your finely chopped cauliflower in the microwave for five minutes. Don't add any liquid or seasoning to it, just spread it on a microwave safe dish and zap it. Alternatively, you could lightly steam the cauliflower in larger pieces and then drain and chop it after cooking. The key is to not overcook it – you want it to have some “bite” to it like an al dente pasta. Let it cool while you prep the other ingredients. In a large bowl, combine the cauliflower, radicchio, artichokes, basil, Parmesan, sun dried tomatoes, olives and garlic, tossing gently. In a smaller bowl, whisk together the olive oil and vinegar, then pour it over the salad. Toss to combine and season with salt and pepper to taste. Can be served room temperature or chilled. While the colors are the most vibrant in the first couple of hours after you make it, the flavors are even more delicious after a day or two in the refrigerator. Enjoy!

Approx. nutrition info. per serving: 102 calories, 8g fat, 4g net carbs, 3g protein

Article Source: The Gluten Free Low Carber by Mellissa Sevigny

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Mashed Cauliflower

A wonderful alternative to high carb potato.

Ingredients:

• 1 large cauliflower (most of the core removed) cut into florets
• 1 Tbs natural butter
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper to taste
• 1 tsp garlic flakes or fresh garlic (optional)
• 2 Tbsp full cream
• fresh or dried mixed herbs (optional - depending on what you are serving it with)

Directions:
1. Prepare cauliflower and cut into florets. Place in a double steamer saucepan and steam
until almost done. You can boil the cauliflower if you don't have a steamer, but steaming
holds more of the nutrients and flavor.
2. Tip cauliflower into a glass bowl or food processor once slightly cooled and add all the
other ingredients. Mash by hand or process together until smooth. Garnish with herbs if
desired.

Article Source: Sugar Free Recipes: Low Carb Low Sugar Recipes on a Sugar Smart Diet by Peggy Annear

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Mashed Cauliflower with Garlic

Ingredients:

• 1 head cauliflower
• ¼ cup Parmesan, grated (Parmesan has 1g sugar and 4.1g of carbs)
• 3 Tbsp butter
• 1 Tbsp full cream cheese, softened (cream cheese has about 3g of sugar and 4.1g carbs. Low fat has 6g of sugar and 8g of carbs)
• ½ tsp garlic, minced
• salt and black pepper to taste
• chopped spring onion for garnish

Directions:
1. Set a big pot of water to high heat.
2. Clean and cut cauliflower into small pieces. Cook in boiling water for 10 minutes or until done. Drain well, but don't let cool.
3. In a blender or food processor puree the hot cauliflower together with the cream cheese, Parmesan, garlic, salt and pepper until smooth.
4. Garnish with chopped spring onion and serve immediately.

Article Source: Sugar Free Recipes: Low Carb Low Sugar Recipes on a Sugar Smart Diet by Peggy Annear

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