5 from 209 votes
Cauliflower Salad
Cauliflower Salad combines crisp romaine lettuce, chopped cauliflower, red onion, and cooked bacon pieces tossed in a tangy, creamy dressing made from mayonnaise, lemon juice, sugar, dried basil, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, nutmeg, and black pepper. The salad delivers a refreshing crunch balanced by a flavorful, slightly sweet and tangy dressing enhanced by herbs and spices.
Prep Time
20 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
6
Calories:
194 kcal
Course:
Side Dish, Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 head romaine lettuce , chopped, or any leafy greens
- 1 head cauliflower , cored, chopped
- 1/4 red onion chopped, or sweet onion, more if desired
- 8-10 lices Bacon chopped, cooked
For the Dressing:
- 1 cup mayonnaise (or 1/2 mayo, 1/2 Greek yogurt)
- 1/4 cup lemon juice fresh squeezed
- 1-2 Tablespoons granulated sugar , to taste
- 1 Tablespoon basil dried
- 2 teaspoons yellow mustard prepared
- 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- dash nutmeg
- black pepper to taste, fresh cracked
Instructions
- Mix all dressing ingredients together. For best results, refrigerate dressing for at least an hour or up to 5 days ahead of time.
- Add salad ingredients to a bowl. Toss with desired amount of dressing. Enjoy.
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Notes
- Remove cauliflower leaves and cut the head into bite-sized florets by cutting around the stem and trimming large pieces.
- Prepare the dressing up to five days ahead; refrigerate to allow flavors to meld.
- Toss salad ingredients except lettuce the day before and add lettuce just before serving to retain crispness.
Nutrition Information
Calories
194kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
15g
(5%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
16mg
(5%)
Sodium
523mg
(22%)
Potassium
644mg
(14%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
9125IU
(183%)
Vitamin C
54mg
(60%)
Calcium
76mg
(8%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 194
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 194kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 16mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 523mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 644mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 9125IU | 183% |
| Vitamin C | 54mg | 60% |
| Calcium | 76mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.