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.
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LOW-CARB FAUXTATO SALAD
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 35m
Yield Five 1/2-cup servings (heaping)
Number Of Ingredients 13
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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