Loaded Cauliflower Mock Potato Salad Recipes

LOW-CARB CAULIFLOWER MOCK POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Bring water and salt to a boil over medium-high heat. Add cauliflower; bring back to a boil. Cook for 3 minutes. Remove from heat and drain.
• Spread cauliflower pieces onto a metal tray and freeze until cool, 20 to 25 minutes.
• Meanwhile, combine mayonnaise, celery, bacon, onion, pickles, mustard, and turmeric in a large bowl. Add cooled cauliflower and eggs; toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper.

LOADED CAULIFLOWER MOCK POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Cut up cauliflower into smallish same-sized pieces and steam 5-6 minutes in a vegetable steamer (affiliate link) or in a pan with a steamer insert (affiliate link). Test a piece after 5 minutes; you want the cauliflower fairly soft to resemble the texture of potatoes.
• Drain the cauliflower into a colander placed in the sink and let it cool while you prep other ingredients. Don't rinse; you want it to continue cooking a little.
• When you're ready to assemble the salad the cauliflower should be quite dry. If it isn't, spread it out on paper towels placed on the counter and pat dry.
• While the cauliflower cooks and then drains, cut bacon strips in short cross-wise strips and cook until the bacon is very crisp; then drain on paper towels.
• Make Perfect Hard-Boiled Eggs. (click that link to see the method I used, or use your favorite method.) Chop eggs coarsely.
• Slice the green onion. Get one cup of grated sharp cheddar ready.
• Whisk together the mayo, yellow mustard, 1 tsp. onion powder, salt, and fresh-ground black pepper to make the dressing.
• When you're ready to assemble the salad, put the well-drained (or blotted dry) cauliflower into a bowl and top with the chopped eggs.
• Season well with salt, fresh-ground black pepper, and 1/2 tsp. onion powder; then add the dressing and gently combine with the cauliflower and eggs.
• Add the crisp bacon pieces, sharp cheddar, and green onion and stir (gently) until the salad is well combined. (We saved out a little bacon, green onion, and cheese to garnish the top of the salad!)
• You can eat right away or let the salad chill for a few hours.
• Leftovers will keep well in the fridge overnight and can be eaten the next day, although you probably won't have much left over. I'm guessing it might keep up to two days, but I've only kept it overnight.

CAULIFLOWER POTATO SALAD RECIPE (LOW CARB PALEO POTATO SALAD)

Steps:

• Cook the cauliflower on the stove or in the microwave.Stove method: Boil a pot of water with a tablespoon of salt. Add the cauliflower, and simmer until very tender (about 5 minutes). Drain well.Microwave method: Place the cauliflower florets in a large bowl with 2 tablespoons (30 mL) of water. Microwave on high for 10 minutes, stirring halfway through. Drain well.
• Meanwhile, whisk together the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, paprika, sea salt, and black pepper, until smooth.
• Stir the cauliflower, onion, celery, and egg together with the dressing. If desired, garnish with chives and additional paprika.

CAULIFLOWER MOCK 'POTATO' SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add chopped cauliflower; cover and cook for 5 minutes. Drain in a large colander and rinse under cold water to cool and stop the cooking process.
• Chop the cooked, cooled cauliflower florets into small bite-sized pieces.
• Combine cauliflower and all remaining ingredients. Chill for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to blend.
• When ready to serve, taste and adjust salt and pepper as desired.

FULLY LOADED CAULIFLOWER SALAD

Steps:

• Place the bacon in a large, deep skillet, and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate. When cool, crumble into bacon bits.
• Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with foil.
• Combine the cauliflower, olive oil, garlic, salt, and black pepper in large bowl. Spread the cauliflower on the foil-lined baking sheet, and roast in the preheated oven until the cauliflower is lightly browned, about 15 to 20 minutes. Cool.
• Place the cooled roasted cauliflower, sour cream, and mayonnaise in a large bowl; stir. Fold in the shredded Cheddar cheese, bacon bits, green onion, chives, pepper sauce, and paprika. Adjust salt and black pepper. Refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours before serving.

CAULIFLOWER MOCK "POTATO" SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add cleaned, chopped cauliflower; cover and cook for 5 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool. Place in fridge to further cool while completing step two.
• Combine all remaining ingredients except eggs.
• Add cooled cauliflower & chopped egg to bowl, fold gently to coat all the pieces. Chill for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to blend.
• When ready to serve garnish with a sprinkle of additional paprika if desired.

LOADED SUMMER CAULIFLOWER SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400ºF.
• In a bowl, toss cauliflower with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread in an even layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Roast for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until edges of the cauliflower start to brown and florets are tender. Remove from oven, let cool for a few minutes, then transfer to a large bowl.
• Slice hard-boiled eggs in half, then slice each half into 4 pieces. Roughly chop the bacon slices. Add the eggs and bacon to the bowl, along with cheddar cheese and scallions.
• In a separate bowl, whisk dressing ingredients together until smooth. Pour dressing over cauliflower and toss to coat everything well. Garnish with extra sliced scallions before serving.
• Enjoy!