Cauliflower "Potato" Salad

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This cauliflower "potato" salad substitutes cauliflower pieces for potatoes. All the flavors you love in potato salad are here, minus a few carbs! Garnish with additional crumbled bacon and fresh parsley if desired.

Submitted by Bibi
Updated on November 21, 2024
close up view of Cauliflower Mock Potato Salad with bacon in a white bowl with a spoon
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Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
55 mins
Servings:
8
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 4 quarts water

  • 2 tablespoons salt

  • 1 head cauliflower, cut into bite-sized pieces

  • 1 cup mayonnaise

  • ½ cup thinly sliced celery

  • 3 slices cooked bacon, crumbled

  • 4 tablespoons minced onion

  • 3 tablespoons minced sweet pickles

  • 1 teaspoon spicy mustard, or to taste

  • ⅛ teaspoon ground turmeric

  • 2 hard-boiled eggs, diced

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. 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.

  2. Spread cauliflower pieces onto a metal tray and freeze until cool, 20 to 25 minutes.

  3. 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.

Recipe Tip

Substitute sweet pickle relish for the minced pickles if desired.

Editor's Note:

Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of salt (for boiling). The actual amount consumed will vary.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

242 Calories
23g Fat
6g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 242
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 23g 30%
Saturated Fat 4g 19%
Cholesterol 63mg 21%
Sodium 2001mg 87%
Total Carbohydrate 6g 2%
Dietary Fiber 2g 7%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 3g 7%
Vitamin C 34mg 38%
Calcium 46mg 4%
Iron 1mg 3%
Potassium 274mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.