Hello hello everyone! I’m super excited for today’s post because it’s part of a #VirtualEasterParty, hosted by Laura of A Sunshine Mission and Haley of Brewing Happiness. A bunch of us bloggers are sharing healthy recipes that are perfect for Easter, and this Purple Cauliflower Tabbouleh is my offering! It’s the perfect healthy side dish to have at your Easter table, and aesthetically appropriate with its vibrant purple color.
As a Catholic, Easter is the most important religious holiday of the year – it celebrates the miracle of Christ’s resurrection after He died for our sins. I personally think this is really cool and honestly a bit mindblowing. Whether or not you believe in the Bible, Jesus was an actual historical figure who was sentenced to death by the Roman prefect, Pontius Pilate. This is almost universally accepted by historians. And in the Catholic faith, we believe in the testimony of those who saw Christ, resurrected, after he had perished on the Cross. It honestly just blows my mind that someone would love all of humanity so completely that He would sacrifice his life, so that all of us could have eternal life in Heaven. Talk about unconditional love. And this is the true message of Easter – having this perfect love in Christ, and celebrating our gratitude for having the chance to be redeemed through Him.
The Christian message has gotten so skewed nowadays, especially in the political world. And I know it might be controversial to talk about this, but I really have been feeling a strong calling to defend the name of Christianity, especially Catholicism. No one is trying to say that all Catholics are perfect. In fact, many Catholics have done bad things, and many Christians have said and done horrible things in the name of religion. No one is denying that. But what I think a lot of us Christians have forgotten is Christ’s true message – one of unconditional love, acceptance, and peace. Did Jesus go around talking about how much better He is than everyone else? No!! Jesus hung out with the lepers, the sinners – people who in those days were shunned by society. One of his most devoted followers was Mary Magdelene, a prostitute. Was she perfect? No!! If you look at the chronicles of Christ’s life, you’ll see that He accepted and loved all. He taught that when someone makes a mistake, you should forgive them. He taught that you should love one another as you love yourself. He taught that God’s love for us is eternal – unchanging, unfailing, and without condition. And that’s what Easter is all about.
happy easter!

Purple Cauliflower Tabbouleh
Ingredients
Tabbouleh
- 1 Head Purple Cauliflower
- 1/4 Red Onion diced
- 1 1/2 Cups Parsley packed, minced
- Hemp Seeds for Garnish
Vinaigrette
- Juice from 1/2 Orange
- Juice from 1 Lemon
- 2 Tbs Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 Tsp Salt
- 1 Tsp Pepper
- Zest of 1/2 Orange
Instructions
Tabbouleh
- Start by making the cauliflower "rice". Cut the cauliflower into florets, and process in the food processor until a rice is formed. Be careful not to overprocess!
- Cut the red onion and mince the parsley, then fold into cauliflower rice. Set aside while you make the vinaigrette.
Vinaigrette
- To make the dressing, combine all ingredients in a bowl and whisk until evenly combined. Add into tabbouleh and mix well.
Putting It All Together
- Serve in bowls, garnished with hemp seeds and extra minced parsley.
- Enjoy!
P.S.
If you make this recipe and post it on Instagram, be sure to tag me @wellandfull and #wellandfull so I can see! I love seeing your takes on my recipes :)
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Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
March 23, 2016 at 8:23 amSo pretty! Love love love my colored cauliflowers!
Sarah
March 23, 2016 at 9:09 amMe too!! :D
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Samantha
March 23, 2016 at 8:38 amOh wow i love this! That purple is beautiful and vibrant. Thanks for sharing!
P.s. Love your blog layout :)
xx
Sarah
March 23, 2016 at 9:09 amAww thanks Samantha!! :D
Sophie | The Green Life
March 23, 2016 at 8:55 amLove this simple purple bowl! Gorgeous colour! <3
Sarah
March 23, 2016 at 9:10 amThank you Sophie!! :)
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Amy | Lemon and Coconut
March 23, 2016 at 11:20 amHey Sarah. you know I’ve never even seen a purple cauliflower if I did I think I’d lose it in the grocers and buy them all!!! In fact I know I would! Thanks for sharing what Easter means to you as a Christian, I agree it is about the root message of spirituality, it’s about love, God, peace and humility too. Oh dear I just put God in a list, it’s ALL about God which means it is all about love. Peace and veganism should go hand in hand, thou shalt not kill. We mustn’t be afraid to be open about what we believe, or there is no diversity and no freedom of speech :)
Sarah
March 23, 2016 at 1:25 pmI couldn’t agree more Amy. Being Christian isn’t very popular these days, but we SHOULD talk about it, in a respectful and open way. Freedom of speech is all about expressing differing opinions, which in my case means talking about the true meaning of Easter! :)
Natalie | Feasting on Fruit
March 23, 2016 at 12:45 pmI think I just scrolled up and down 5 times, this is so beautiful I can’t help it! I love that you used just the subtle pastels of nature to celebrate Easter <3
Sarah
March 23, 2016 at 1:26 pmAww thanks Natalie!! :)
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Laura
March 23, 2016 at 9:07 pmSo pretty Sarah! I haven’t seen purple cauliflower around here in a long time, but now I want it to show up more than ever. Looks delicious:)
Sarah
March 24, 2016 at 9:44 amThank you Laura!! <3 :)
Daria
March 24, 2016 at 3:47 amI truly like your post and all what you have written about Christianity! :)
what is more, an amazing photos and recipe! I love the color of this cauliflower and flavours in that dish <3 perfect!
Happy Easter!
Sarah
March 24, 2016 at 9:43 amThank you so much Daria!! I’m glad you liked it :) Happy Easter dear!
genevieve @ gratitude & greens
March 24, 2016 at 10:37 amWell said, Sarah! It’s all about spreading peace, love, and acceptance, and I think a lot of people forget this. The colour of this purple cauliflower tabbouleh is so gorgeous!
Sarah
March 24, 2016 at 11:36 amI couldn’t agree more, Gen – peace, love, and acceptance. That’s what it’s all about :)
Traci | Vanilla And Bean
March 24, 2016 at 11:23 amThank you for sharing your heart, Sarah, and this gorgeously beautiful salad. I’ve only seen purple cauli on blogs and hope that someday I’ll be able to enjoy it. The contrasting colors make this such a vibrant recipe. Wishing you a beautiful weekend!
Sarah
March 24, 2016 at 11:36 amThank you so much Traci :) I hope you have a lovely weekend as well <3
Izzy
March 25, 2016 at 11:56 amThis is such a beautiful bowl! I love purple cauliflower! I love your bowl too – can you please let me know where you got it? Thank you so much!
Sarah
March 25, 2016 at 3:47 pmThank you so much! I got my bowl custom-made on Etsy :)
Cailee
March 25, 2016 at 12:12 pmYUM!! This looks so pretty!! What a lovely dish! And oh my gosh, I love cauliflower! I just posted about all the benefits! SO good!
xoxo Cailee!
Sarah
March 25, 2016 at 3:48 pmThank you Cailee!! Great minds think alike!! ;)
Mikaela Cowles
March 26, 2016 at 2:07 pmIn the Presbyterian church we greet one another on Easter by saying, “Christ has risen .” And the response is, “He has risen indeed.”
I imagine things are different in the Catholic church, but I love that greeting and as we are just one day from Easter, “Christ has risen!”
To me, the saying embodies such a powerful reminder that it is our belief and relationship with Christ which is important. I couldn’t agree with you more. There are bad Catholics. But it’s more than just Catholics. There are bad people everywhere who claim to be Christian and it sullies what’s really important. So thank you.
And, thank you for sharing such a fun recipe! It’s beautiful! I love the purple. Have you seen Heather Christo’s beet pasta? It’s this crazy bright red color. What a spread your tabbouleh and her pasta would make!
Sarah
March 26, 2016 at 2:15 pmThat’s such a beautiful custom! In the Catholic church, we don’t really say that as a greeting, but instead as part of the mass. But you’re right, it’s such a beautiful reminder of why we gather on Easter as a community, to celebrate the miracle of Christ’s resurrection. Thank you so much for your note, Mikaela, and I hope you and your family have a wonderful Easter! :)
lindsay Cotter
March 27, 2016 at 7:27 ama beautiful dish for a beautiful celebration! Thank you for sharing sweet friend
Sarah
March 27, 2016 at 8:41 amThanks Lindsay <3
Sabrina Russo
March 28, 2016 at 9:40 amBeautiful dish! This looks delicious!
Sarah
March 28, 2016 at 10:39 amThank you Sabrina! :D
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Marla
July 23, 2016 at 8:46 pmSooooo, I stepped away from the food processor for a wee bit too long. But, it still tasted amazing and I tossed it with a salad;) Thank you for the recipe!
Sarah
July 25, 2016 at 4:15 pmI’m so glad you liked it, Marla!! Thanks for leaving a note :)
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