Cauliflower Salad Recipe

This creamy cauliflower salad recipe is a crowd-pleaser! Inspired by a friend's family recipe, this dish features tender cauliflower florets tossed in a luscious mayonnaise dressing, crispy bacon, sweet sugar, savory parmesan cheese, and fresh green onions. Perfect for potlucks, picnics, or a light yet satisfying meal. Prepare to be amazed!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 397.6 kcal
Protein 23g
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Ingredients for Cauliflower Salad

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How to Make Cauliflower Salad

  1. Cook bacon until crispy. Remove from pan and crumble, reserving 1 tablespoon of bacon grease.
  2. Cook cauliflower florets until tender. You can steam, boil, or roast them.
  3. In a large bowl, combine shredded lettuce and cooled cauliflower florets.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise and 1 tablespoon of reserved bacon grease.
  5. Pour mayonnaise mixture over the lettuce and cauliflower.
  6. Sprinkle crumbled bacon evenly over the salad.
  7. Sprinkle granulated sugar over the bacon.
  8. Add sliced green onions.
  9. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
  10. Gently toss to combine right before serving. Do not toss until ready to eat to prevent the lettuce from wilting.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

27 g

Sugar

25g

Fat

57g

Carbs

3g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Cauliflower Salad?

Cauliflower Salad takes about 35 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 15 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Cauliflower Salad?

Cauliflower Salad has approximately 397.6 calories per serving, with about 23 g protein, 3 g carbohydrates and 52 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Cauliflower Salad?

The key ingredients for Cauliflower Salad are Iceberg Lettuce, Cauliflower, Mayonnaise, Bacon, Sugar, Green Onion. See the full list with measurements above.

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