How to Make Fully Loaded Cauliflower Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

Loaded with flavor and nutrients, Fully Loaded Cauliflower Salad is a perfect way to enjoy a healthier alternative to traditional potato salad. This dish is a great addition to any picnic, barbecue, or potluck, and it's a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. With its creamy and tangy dressing, crispy bacon, and sharp cheddar cheese, this salad is satisfying and delicious, making it a great option for those looking to enjoy a low-carb or keto-friendly dish without sacrificing flavor.

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Ingredients

  • 4 slices bacon
  • 1 head cauliflower, chopped into bite size pieces
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • ½ cup fat-free sour cream
  • ½ cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
  • 4 ounces shredded sharp white Cheddar cheese
  • 4 green onions, chopped
  • 1 bunch chopped fresh chives
  • 2 dashes hot pepper sauce (such as Frank's RedHot®)
  • ¼ teaspoon paprika

Information

  • Prep Time: 35 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 10 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Place the bacon in a large, deep skillet, and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate. When cool, crumble into bacon bits.
  • Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with foil.
  • Combine the cauliflower, olive oil, garlic, salt, and black pepper in large bowl. Spread the cauliflower on the foil-lined baking sheet, and roast in the preheated oven until the cauliflower is lightly browned, about 15 to 20 minutes. Cool.
  • Place the cooled roasted cauliflower, sour cream, and mayonnaise in a large bowl; stir. Fold in the shredded Cheddar cheese, bacon bits, green onion, chives, pepper sauce, and paprika. Adjust salt and black pepper. Refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours before serving.
  • Nutrition

    200 cal.

    • Total Fat: 14g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 30mg
    • Sodium: 329mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 10g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 11g
    • Vitamin C: 58mg
    • Calcium: 224mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 432mg