How to Make Make-Ahead Cauliflower Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you looking for a quick and versatile make-ahead salad that will wow your guests at your next gathering? Look no further than this delicious and nutritious Make-Ahead Cauliflower Salad! This easy-to-make recipe is packed with flavor and can be prepared in advance, making it the perfect dish to have on hand for potlucks, picnics, or as a side dish for your weeknight meals.

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound sliced bacon
  • 1 head iceberg lettuce, finely chopped
  • 1 head cauliflower, florets finely chopped
  • 1 large red onion, shaved thin
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 3 tablespoons white sugar
  • ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 dash ground black pepper

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 day
  • Total Time: 1 day 35 mins
  • Servings: 8

  • 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 lettuce, cauliflower, onion, chopped bacon, mayonnaise, sugar, and Parmesan cheese in a large bowl, in that order. Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap. Place a heavy pan on top to press down salad.
  • Refrigerate for 24 to 36 hours, checking occasionally that salad remains pressed.
  • Toss salad to serve; season with black pepper.
  • Nutrition

    366 cal.

    • Total Fat: 31g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 34mg
    • Sodium: 667mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 14g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 9g
    • Protein: 11g
    • Vitamin C: 37mg
    • Calcium: 74mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 455mg