Cauliflower potato salad is a delicious and healthy dish that can be enjoyed as a side dish or main course. It is a great way to use up leftover cauliflower and potatoes, and it is also a good option for those who are looking for a low-carb alternative to traditional potato salad. There are many different ways to make cauliflower potato salad, so you can find a recipe that suits your taste. Some recipes use mayonnaise, while others use a vinaigrette or yogurt-based dressing. You can also add other vegetables, such as celery, carrots, or peas, to the salad. No matter how you make it, cauliflower potato salad is a surefire hit.
Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!
CAULIFLOWER "POTATO" SALAD
Loaded with bacon, pickles, and dill, this cauliflower salad is better than potato salad.
Provided by bug
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Cauliflower
Time 2h20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
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-crisp, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Place cauliflower into a large mixing bowl and place in the refrigerator to chill for 2 hours.
- Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain on paper towels and crumble.
- Add bacon, eggs, Cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, onion, dill, mustard, salt, and pepper to the bowl of cauliflower and stir well to combine. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 249.7 calories, Carbohydrate 9.2 g, Cholesterol 97.5 mg, Fat 19.4 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 11.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 638.9 mg, Sugar 4.1 g
POTATO, PEA, AND EGG SALAD WITH SOME SNEAKY CAULIFLOWER
Potatoes, peas, and eggs in a classic salad dressing. Sneaking in a little cauliflower improves the nutrition without changing the taste. The firm potatoes camouflage the cauliflower from those who would balk at eating vegetables! Blanching the cauliflower and peas also helps preserve their nutrients.
Provided by Whitney Price
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Cauliflower
Time 1h25m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil, remove from heat, and let eggs stand in hot water for 15 minutes. Remove eggs from hot water; cool under cold running water, about 5 minutes.
- Place potatoes into a large pot, cover with salted water, and bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender but still firm, about 10 minutes. Remove potatoes with a slotted spoon, reserving hot potato water; place potatoes into a bowl to cool to room temperature, about 20 minutes.
- Place peas and cauliflower florets in a metal strainer; place strainer into the hot potato water to blanch vegetables, about 3 minutes. Drain; allow to cool to room temperature, about 10 minutes.
- Peel and chop eggs; place into bowl with potatoes. Place peas, cauliflower, salad dressing, green onions, Dijon mustard, parsley, and pickle relish; stir to coat all ingredients evenly with dressing. Season with salt and pepper; chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 256.3 calories, Carbohydrate 42.5 g, Cholesterol 80.2 mg, Fat 7 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 7.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 254.1 mg, Sugar 4.3 g
CURRIED CAULIFLOWER AND POTATO SALAD
Serve this smoky curried salad with sliced chicken or sandwiches.
Provided by Guy Fieri
Categories HarperCollins Salad Side Summer Cauliflower Potato Cilantro Spice Celery Curry Backyard BBQ
Yield 4-6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Coarsely chop the cauliflower and potatoes into 1/2-inch chunks and set aside.
- In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the coriander seeds, cumin seeds, and fennel seeds until fragrant, shaking the pan frequently, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer them to a spice grinder and pulse until ground to a fine powder, then pour them into a small dish and mix in the curry powder and cayenne.
- Set aside about 1 tablespoon each of the bell peppers and cilantro for garnish and place the rest in a large bowl. Add the mayonnaise, yogurt, red onion, celery, lemon juice and zest, reserved spices, and salt and black pepper to taste. Stir until smooth. Add the cauliflower and potatoes and mix well to coat evenly.
- Transfer the salad to a large serving bowl. Garnish with the green onions and the reserved cilantro and bell peppers. Serve.
CAULIFLOWER SALAD MADE LIKE POTATO SALAD (LOW CARB)
Cauliflower makes a great substitute for potato for low carb. This recipe is adapted from Paula Deen's potato salad recipe, and tastes best after being chilled for a few hours.
Provided by PalatablePastime
Categories Pork
Time 15m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine ingredients and chill before serving.
ATKINS CAULIFLOWER POTATO SALAD
I had heard about cauliflower being used as a substitute for potatoes , but had never tried it. I came across it on the low carb cooking, was liked by all.
Provided by DotM7037
Categories Cauliflower
Time 30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook cauliflower in a large pot of boiling water 10 minsutes or until tender.
- Drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a large mixing bowl, mix mayonnaise, lemon juice, sugar substitute and mustard.
- Add cauliflower, green onions and pepper.
- Mix well until vegetables are evenly coated with dressing.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Chill 30 mins.
GLUTEN FREE "POTATO" SALAD WITH CAULIFLOWER
This healthier potato salad is perfect for picnics and barbecues. Replacing potato with cauliflower is a trick that I learned from the "low-carbers." And it is a good one! http://www.elanaspantry.com/no-potato-salad/
Provided by Elanas Pantry
Categories Free Of...
Time 15m
Yield 1 salad, 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Chop cauliflower into small florets (½ inch).
- Steam cauliflower on the stove until fork-tender, not more or a stronger "cauliflower" smell develops.
- Allow cauliflower to cool then place in a large bowl.
- Add celery, onion, parsley and egg.
- Stir in veganaisse, mustard and salt.
- Serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 145.8, Fat 9.6, SaturatedFat 1.5, Cholesterol 105.8, Sodium 427.9, Carbohydrate 10.5, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 4.9, Protein 6.5
CAULIFLOWER POTATO SALAD
Low-carb mock potato salad. Chill several hours or overnight before serving for best flavor.
Provided by Tami Gerrard
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Cauliflower
Time 2h13m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Place potatoes in a large pot; add water to cover. Bring to a boil and cook until easily pierced with a fork, about 15 minutes. Drain. Let cool until easily handled, about 15 minutes. Peel and dice. Transfer to a large bowl.
- Fill a saucepan 2/3 of the way with water and bring to a boil. Add cauliflower florets; cook until tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain in a colander and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process, 1 to 2 minutes. Drain well. Blot with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- Place potatoes, cauliflower, hard-boiled eggs, green onions, celery, and black pepper in a large bowl; toss to combine.
- Whisk eggs, stevia, and cornstarch together in a saucepan. Stir in evaporated milk, apple cider vinegar, white vinegar, and mustard. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until dressing thickens, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in butter. Refrigerate until cool, about 30 minutes.
- Fold mayonnaise into dressing. Stir into potato mixture gently until evenly coated.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 430.2 calories, Carbohydrate 41 g, Cholesterol 235.8 mg, Fat 24.7 g, Fiber 6.6 g, Protein 13.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 431.3 mg, Sugar 7.5 g
MOCK POTATO SALAD (CAULIFLOWER)
Low carb potato salad made with cauliflower instead of potatoes. You cannot even tell it's not real potato salad. I actually prefer it over regular potato salad.
Provided by Marianne Gleason
Categories Potato Salads
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. In a large pot, place 2 inches of water and 1 1/2 tsp. salt and bring to a boil. Once boiling, add the cauliflower and cook until tender, approx. 15-20 minutes. Drain and let cool.
- 2. In a separate bowl, mix mayonnaise, mustard, pickle juice, salt and pepper.
- 3. Chop 5 of the hard boiled eggs and add to the cauliflower. Save 2 of the eggs to slice and put on top of the salad.
- 4. Add celery, red onion and pickle to the cauliflower. Add mayonnaise mixture to cauliflower and mix until all of the cauliflower is coated.
- 5. Add sliced egg to top of salad and serve, or refrigerate until later.
LOW-CARB CAULIFLOWER MOCK POTATO SALAD
Need to cut a few carbs? This low-carb cauliflower salad substitutes cauliflower bites for potatoes. All the flavors you love in potato salad are here, minus a few carbs, plus more fiber! Garnish with additional crumbled bacon and fresh parsley if desired.
Provided by Bibi
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Cauliflower
Time 55m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 241.6 calories, Carbohydrate 6.3 g, Cholesterol 63.4 mg, Fat 23.3 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 2000.7 mg, Sugar 3.2 g
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use fresh, firm cauliflower and potatoes.
- If you're short on time, you can use frozen cauliflower and potatoes. Just be sure to thaw them completely before cooking.
- Don't overcook the vegetables. They should be tender, but still have a slight crunch.
- If you want a creamier salad, add some mayonnaise or sour cream. You can also add a bit of Dijon mustard for a tangy flavor.
- Serve the salad immediately, or chill it for later. It will keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Conclusion:
Cauliflower potato salad is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It's a great way to use up leftover vegetables, and it's also a healthy and affordable option. So next time you're looking for a tasty and versatile side dish, give cauliflower potato salad a try. You won't be disappointed!
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