Best 9 Cauliflower Faux Tato Salad Recipes

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Cauliflower faux tato salad is a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional potato salad. It is made with cauliflower that is grated or chopped to resemble potatoes, and then mixed with a variety of other ingredients, such as mayonnaise, celery, onion, and hard-boiled eggs. Cauliflower faux tato salad is a great option for picnics, potlucks, and barbecues, and it can also be served as a side dish for grilled or roasted meats.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

LOW-CARB FAUXTATO SALAD



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Low-carb cauliflower salad that tastes just like a standard potato salad; serve chilled or warm.

Provided by SHAUNH

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Cauliflower

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 head cauliflower, cut into bite-size pieces
4 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
½ cup mayonnaise, or more to taste
2 tablespoons dill pickle relish
2 tablespoons diced green onion
1 tablespoon prepared yellow mustard
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add cauliflower, cover, and steam until tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Mix cauliflower, eggs, mayonnaise, dill pickle relish, green onion, mustard, salt, and pepper together in a bowl.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 315.3 calories, Carbohydrate 9.7 g, Cholesterol 222.4 mg, Fat 27.5 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 9.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 409.9 mg, Sugar 4.5 g

CAULIFLOWER FAUX-TATO SALAD



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Bring this "faux-tato" salad toyour next cookout. It'll raise the bar for how good a vegetable salad can be-even without the carbs! Steamed cauliflower tossed with celery, onion, and a mustard vinaigrette results in a salad with satisfyingly tender bites that gets even better the next day as the flavors meld.

Provided by Lauryn Tyrell

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Vegetarian Recipes

Time 55m

Yield Serves 4 to 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup sliced red onion
4 teaspoons red-wine vinegar
4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
4 teaspoons grainy mustard
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup finely chopped celery stalks, plus 1/4 cup chopped celery leaves
1 pound cauliflower, cut into bite-size florets (3 cups)

Steps:

  • Soak onion in water 10 minutes; drain and pat dry. In a large bowl, whisk together vinegar, lemon juice, and mustard with oil; season with salt and pepper. Stir in onion, celery stalks and leaves.
  • Cut 1 pound cauliflower into bite-size florets (3 cups). Steam in a pot of salted simmering water fitted with a steamer basket until tender, 7 to 8 minutes. Drain and let cool slightly; add to salad. Toss to combine, season to taste, and serve. Salad can be transferred to an airtight container and refrigerated for up to 5 days.

LOW CARB FAUX-TATO/CAULIFLOWER SALAD



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If you are craving good ol' potato salad, this is a satisfying alternative! Bacon bits can be added for that extra oomph. If you like a sweeter tater salad add a little Splenda to the mayonnaise.

Provided by Mercy

Categories     Cauliflower

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups cauliflower florets
2 hard-boiled eggs
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
3 tablespoons finely chopped green onions
5 small stuffed green olives, finely chopped
2 teaspoons pickle relish
salt and pepper, to taste
1 teaspoon mustard (or more, to taste)
1/3 cup mayonnaise (or more, to taste)

Steps:

  • Steam cauliflower florets until tender-crisp; drain and place in bowl.
  • Chop eggs and add to cauliflower; add onion, olives, relish, seasonings, mustard and mayonnaise and mix well.
  • Cover and refrigerate until chilled and flavors are well-blended.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 142.7, Fat 9.5, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 98.3, Sodium 239.6, Carbohydrate 10.6, Fiber 2, Sugar 4.1, Protein 5.1

CREAMY CAULIFLOWER SALAD



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This Creamy Cauliflower Faux-Tato Salad has all of the best parts of classic potato salad, but is low carb and Whole30! Oven roasted cauliflower florets combined with bacon, chives, red onion, celery and diced pickles and everything is tossed in a deliciously creamy dressing.

Provided by Every Last Bite

Categories     Dairy Free     Gluten Free     Grain Free     Nut Free     Paleo     SCD Legal     Whole30

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 large head cauliflower
1/2 tbsp olive oil
1/3 cup bacon (approx 4-5 strips)
3/4 cup celery (finely chopped )
1/4 cup red onion (finely diced )
2 hard boiled eggs, roughly chopped ((optional))
3 tbsp chives (finely chopped)
3 tbsp parsley (finely chopped )
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tbsp chopped pickles
1/2 tsp dijon mustard
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1 tsp apple cider vinegar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 175 degrees Celsius (350 degrees Fahrenheit)
  • Cut the head of cauliflower into small bite sized florets and place on a baking sheet. Drizzle the cauliflower with olive oil and bake in the oven for 20 minutes until the cauliflower is tender and slightly golden in colour.
  • While the cauliflower is baking, fry the bacon in a pan on the stove. Once it's crisp, roughly chop it into small bite sized pieces.
  • In a food processor or using a hand blender combine the mayonnaise, pickles, dijon mustard, vinegar salt and pepper and blend until the pickles are broken into small pieces. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
  • Once the cauliflower is tender, remove from the oven and allow to cool before transferring to a salad bowl. Top with the chopped bacon, red onion, celery, parsley and chives. Pour the dressing over top and toss until well coated. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 204 kcal, Carbohydrate 17 g, Protein 7 g, Fat 14 g, Sodium 702 mg, Sugar 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving

FAUX-TATO SALAD



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield Five 1/2-cup servings (heaping)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 head cauliflower with stem, chopped into 1-inch pieces
1 cup salted water
3 slices turkey bacon, diced
1/2 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon honey
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon dried dill
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 scallions (white and green parts), minced
1 stalk celery, small dice

Steps:

  • Add the cauliflower and water to a large pot with a lid and steam until the cauliflower is very tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain, cool and dry the pieces well.
  • While the cauliflower is cooking, add the turkey bacon to a nonstick skillet and saute until crisp, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain on a paper towel and cool.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the yogurt, olive oil, vinegar, honey, mustard, dill, salt and black pepper. Add the cooled cauliflower and bacon to the dressing as well as the scallions and celery. Stir to incorporate. Best if refrigerated 1 to 2 hours before serving (or overnight), but may be eaten right away.

FAUX POTATO SALAD WITH CAULIFLOWER



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I love a good potato salad. It's one of those warm weather dishes that I could, honestly, made a meal of. It's not carb friendly at all though. From the low carb lucy website.

Provided by Tiz4tggr

Categories     Cauliflower

Time 15m

Yield 1 Cup, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 head cauliflower (Chopped into 1/4" - 1/2-inch pieces)
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
1 teaspoon cracked black pepper, to taste
1/4 cup purple onion (Finely chopped)
1 hard-boiled egg (Finely chopped)
2 green onions (Chopped on bias into 1/4-inch pieces)
3 pieces bacon (Cooked thick, Finely chopped)
2 stalks celery (Finely chopped)

Steps:

  • Place chopped cauliflower into a medium bowl with 1/4 cup of water. Cover with plastic wrap and cook in microwave, on high for 4 1/2 minutes.
  • Drain cauliflower and place into ice water bath to stop cooking and chill.
  • Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine dressing ingredients and mix well.
  • After 5 minutes or so, the cauliflower should be chilled. Drain well, then dry between a few layers of paper towels. You don't want any water to water down your dressing.
  • Add the cauliflower to the bowl of dressing and combine.
  • Garnish with mix ins. Stir to combine before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 70, Fat 3.4, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 33.8, Sodium 202.6, Carbohydrate 7.2, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 2.7, Protein 4.1

FAUX POTATO SALAD



Faux Potato Salad image

Cauliflower in potato salad? You bet, along with carrots, olives and other yummy surprises. -Mike Schulz, Tawas City, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 medium head cauliflower, broken into florets
1 medium carrot, chopped
2 hard-boiled large eggs, chopped
4 green onions, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
1/4 cup pitted green olives, halved lengthwise
1/4 cup thinly sliced radishes
1/4 cup chopped dill pickle
1/4 cup fat-free mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring 1 in. of water to a boil. Add cauliflower florets; cook, covered, 4-7 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and rinse in cold water. Pat dry and place in a large bowl. Add carrot, eggs, green onions, celery, olives, radishes and pickle., In a small bowl, mix the remaining ingredients. Add to cauliflower mixture; toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 61 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 375mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CREAMY FAUXTATO SALAD



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I wanted to find a keto-friendly way to still have my potato salad with the Christmas ham. Came out so good, hubby went back for seconds. Essentially, you can just replace the potatoes with steamed cauliflower in your favorite potato salad recipe. I took my mom's creamy potato salad and changed the potatoes for cauliflower.

Provided by April D

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Cauliflower

Time 6h40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 head cauliflower, cut into bite-sized pieces
3 stalks celery, sliced
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
⅓ cup finely chopped onion, or more to taste
1 ¼ cups mayonnaise (such as Duke's®)
1 tablespoon vinegar
1 tablespoon mustard
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
6 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and chopped

Steps:

  • Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and add water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add cauliflower, cover, and steam until tender, about 7 minutes. Remove from heat and immediately rinse with cold water, then set aside to cool.
  • Combine celery, green pepper, and onion in a large bowl. Add mayonnaise, vinegar, mustard, salt, and pepper and thoroughly mix together. Add cauliflower and eggs; toss lightly until mixed.
  • Cover and chill for until flavors have melded, 6 to 24 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 222.2 calories, Carbohydrate 5 g, Cholesterol 114.7 mg, Fat 20.9 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 312.2 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

CAULIFLOWER SALAD



Cauliflower Salad image

Dress up cauliflower with red wine vinegar, olive oil, currants, and a pinch of sugar for a delicious and healthy salad.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup currants
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
Pinch of sugar
3 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and ground pepper
1 head cauliflower, cut into medium florets
1/2 thinly sliced small red onion
1 cup thinly sliced celery
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a small pot combine currants, vinegar, and a pinch of sugar. Bring to a simmer, then remove from heat. Cool to room temperature and whisk in oil; season with salt and pepper.
  • Meanwhile, steam cauliflower until crisp-tender, about 10 minutes. In a large bowl, combine cauliflower, onion, celery, parsley, and currant mixture. Season with salt and pepper and toss to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182 g, Fat 11 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 6 g, Sodium 483 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right cauliflower: Look for a head of cauliflower that is firm and white, with no brown spots or blemishes.
  • Grate the cauliflower finely: This will help it to cook evenly and absorb the dressing better.
  • Don't overcook the cauliflower: It should be tender but still have a slight crunch to it.
  • Use a good quality mayonnaise: This will make a big difference in the overall flavor of the salad.
  • Add some fresh herbs: Dill, parsley, and chives are all great options.
  • Season to taste: Add salt, pepper, and any other seasonings you like.
  • Serve immediately or chill for later: This salad is best enjoyed fresh, but it can also be chilled for up to 2 days.

Conclusion:

Cauliflower faux-tato salad is a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional potato salad. It's perfect for picnics, potlucks, and summer gatherings. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat more vegetables. Give this recipe a try, and you'll be amazed at how good cauliflower can taste!

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