When it comes to side dishes, layered cauliflower salad stands out with its vibrant colors, crunchy texture, and delightful flavors. This salad offers a perfect balance of sweet and tangy notes, making it a versatile accompaniment to various main courses. With its layers of cauliflower, grated carrots, celery, and a creamy dressing, this salad is not only visually appealing but also packed with nutrients. Whether you're hosting a potluck, preparing a family meal, or simply looking for a healthy and delicious salad, layered cauliflower salad is an exceptional choice that will surely impress your taste buds.
Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!
MAKE AHEAD CAULIFLOWER SALAD
My mom's famous make-ahead cauliflower salad for picnics and barbeques.
Provided by Iwnbb
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Cauliflower
Time P1DT35m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels. Chop into small pieces.
- Layer iceberg lettuce, cauliflower, red onion, bacon, mayonnaise, sugar, and Parmesan cheese in a large bowl, in that order. Cover tightly with plastic wrap. Place a heavy pan on top of the salad to press it down.
- Refrigerate for 24 to 36 hours, checking occasionally that salad is still pressed down.
- Toss salad; season with black pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 365.9 calories, Carbohydrate 13.6 g, Cholesterol 33.9 mg, Fat 30.8 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 10.7 g, SaturatedFat 6.4 g, Sodium 666.5 mg, Sugar 8.8 g
ROASTED CAULIFLOWER SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: cauliflower, large carrots, ground cumin, paprika, kosher salt, black pepper, olive oil, medium red onion, fresh italian parsley, tahini, garlic, lemon juice, water, olive oil, kosher salt, pepper
Provided by Kiano Moju
Categories Dinner
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the cauliflower, carrots, cumin, paprika, salt, pepper and olive oil. Toss until well-coated.
- Spread the vegetables on the baking sheet in a single layer and roast for 20-25 minutes, until the carrots are tender.
- Make the dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together the tahini, garlic, lemon juice, and water. While whisking, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until the dressing is emulsified. Season with salt and pepper.
- In a large bowl, mix together the onion and parsley. Add the roasted cauliflower and carrots, and toss well.
- Drizzle the salad with the dressing, then serve.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 305 calories, Carbohydrate 17 grams, Fat 25 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 6 grams, Sugar 5 grams
SEVEN LAYER SALAD
I usually make this bacon, lettuce, onion, pea, cheese and cauliflower layered salad in a large flat bowl. There's never too much because everybody loves it! You can vary the salad by substituting green onions for red, jack cheese for the Cheddar, etc.
Provided by Leah Mae
Categories Salad
Time 30m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Crumble and set aside.
- In a large flat bowl, place the chopped lettuce and top with a layer of onion, peas, shredded cheese, cauliflower and bacon.
- Prepare the dressing by whisking together the mayonnaise, sugar and Parmesan cheese. Drizzle over salad and refrigerate until chilled.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 386.9 calories, Carbohydrate 9.9 g, Cholesterol 51.1 mg, Fat 32.7 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 14.5 g, SaturatedFat 10.2 g, Sodium 667.3 mg, Sugar 5.5 g
OVERNIGHT LAYERED LETTUCE SALAD
This layered salad is a family favorite from a church cookbook I've had for 40 years. The bacon adds a fabulous crunch. -Mary Brehm, Cape Coral, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 16 servings (1 cup each).
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a 4-qt. or 13x9-in. glass dish, layer the first 5 ingredients. In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise and sugar; spoon over salad, spreading to cover., Sprinkle top with cheese, bacon and cranberries. Refrigerate, covered, overnight.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 206 calories, Fat 16g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 250mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
CAULIFLOWER LETTUCE SALAD
This crispy crunchy salad captures the flavor of seven-layer salad with a few less layers and fuss. This is one of my family's most-requested recipes.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch Side Dishes
Time 15m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large bowl, layer lettuce, cauliflower, bacon, onion, sugar and cheese. Spread mayonnaise over the top; do not toss. Cover and chill for 2 hours or overnight. Toss just before serving.
Nutrition Facts :
LAYERED CAULIFLOWER SALAD
Cauliflower is definitely not one of my favorite things to eat, but I can't get enough of this salad when I make it.
Provided by kmdipaolo
Categories Cauliflower
Time 30m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In an oblong (13x10) dish, layer first lettuce then cauliflower.
- Spread mayonnaise over cauliflower, then make a layer of chopped onion.
- Spread bacon over the onion, then make a layer of Parmesan cheese.
- Last, spread the sugar over the cheese.
- Refrigerate overnight, then toss before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 430.5, Fat 33.8, SaturatedFat 9.4, Cholesterol 44.4, Sodium 728.1, Carbohydrate 24.3, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 14.9, Protein 9.2
LOADED SUMMER CAULIFLOWER SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: cauliflower, olive oil, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, hard-boiled eggs, bacon, shredded cheddar cheese, scallions, French's yellow mustard, mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic powder, paprika, freshly ground black pepper, kosher salt
Provided by Nathan Ng
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
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!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 621 calories, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fat 59 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 12 grams, Sugar 4 grams
LAYERED CAULIFLOWER SALAD RECIPE
Provided by lorimar80
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Layer first four ingredients in a pan or bowl (clear bowl looks nice). Spread Mayonnaise on top, sprinkle with Sugar and Parmesan Cheese. Refrigerate overnight. Toss before Serving.
POTLUCK CAULIFLOWER AND LETTUCE SALAD
There are many combinations for Cauliflower Salads, this particular version is the favorite in our area. A delicious make ahead, perfect for potlucks and family gatherings. Great salad to add to the holiday table. For those special occasions I serve this in a cut glass bowl ... making it look as good as it tastes. I have been known to add slivered almonds to make for extra crunch! This salad requires at least eight hours mellowing time ... best made the night before ... that is a big plus when you are cooking for a crowd!
Provided by Gerry
Categories Potluck
Time 15m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a small bowl: mix the mayonnaise, grated Parmesan cheese and sugar to make the dressing and set aside.
- In large bowl: break cauliflower into florets, tear lettuce into bite size pieces, red onion thinly sliced, add the bacon bits.
- Pour dressing over the salad, cover and refrigerate.
- Toss before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 168, Fat 10.5, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 9.3, Sodium 266.2, Carbohydrate 17.4, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 8.5, Protein 3.1
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use fresh cauliflower. If you only have frozen cauliflower, be sure to thaw it completely before using.
- To make the salad ahead of time, assemble it and then cover it tightly with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for up to 3 days.
- Add some chopped nuts or crumbled bacon to the salad for extra flavor and crunch.
- If you don't have any celery on hand, you can substitute chopped cucumber or bell pepper.
- Serve the salad immediately or chill it for at least 30 minutes before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld.
Conclusion:
This layered cauliflower salad is a delicious and healthy side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you are looking for a light and refreshing salad, give this recipe a try!
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