Cauliflower Salad
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Cauliflower Salad
Description
The Cauliflower Salad involves combining cooked cauliflower with crispy bacon bits, sharp cheddar cheese cubes, and fresh green onion slices. The dressing, made from mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, and lemon juice, is whisked together and gently tossed with the salad ingredients to evenly coat them. Black pepper and salt are adjusted to taste, enhancing the overall flavor.
The salad features a pleasing contrast between the tender cauliflower and crisp bacon, with cheese adding richness and bite. The creamy dressing provides tanginess from the Dijon and brightness from lemon juice, complementing the other components. This salad works well as a side dish for meals or a light lunch on its own.
Extra garnishes of bacon and green onions can be added before serving to enhance presentation and flavor. Chilling the salad before serving can allow flavors to meld further.
Ingredients
For the salad
- 4 cups cauliflower cooked, see cooking methods described in post, florets
- 6 lices Bacon cooked and crumbled, plus more for garnish if desired
- 3/4 cup cheddar cheese cut into small cubes
- 1/3 cup green onions thinly sliced, plus more for garnish if desired
For the dressing
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
For the salad
- Place the cauliflower, bacon, cheese and green onions in a large bowl.
For the dressing
- Whisk the dressing ingredients together until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the cauliflower mixture. Toss gently to coat everything in the dressing. Sprinkle with additional bacon and green onions if desired, then serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 314 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 314kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 42mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 395mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 286mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 269IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 34mg | 38% |
| Calcium | 131mg | 13% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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