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Low-Carb Cauliflower Potato Salad

Love Potato Salad but you've gone keto? This Cauliflower Potato Salad is the perfect low-carb companion to any meat including cookouts and potlucks!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 243 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Vegan , Keto , AIP

Ingredients

  • 1 large head of cauliflower (cut into bite-sized florets)
  • 1 small red onion (diced)
  • 2 talks celery (chopped)
  • 2 green onions (chopped)
  • 1 teaspoon dried dill
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4-1/2 teaspoon celery salt
  • paprika (for garnish)
  • salt and pepper to taste
Cashew Cream Sauce
  • 1 cup raw cashews (soaked for at least 2 hours and drained)
  • 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons water (or more, if needed)
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 garlic cloves (peeled)

Instructions

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  1. Place a steamer insert into a large saucepan and pour in water to just below the bottom of the steamer
  2. Turn the heat to medium high and bring the water to a boil.
  3. Bring down the heat to medium low to simmer, then add cauliflower florets, cover, and steam until tender, about 5 minutes.
  4. While the cauliflower is steaming, place all ingredients for the cashew cream sauce in a blender, and blend until smooth and creamy. 
  5. If the mixture is too thick, add a bit more water and blend again until it reaches the right consistency. Set aside.
  6. Place the steamed cauliflower in a large mixing bowl.
  7. Add red onion, celery, green onions, dill, garlic powder, sea salt, and ground black pepper. 
  8. Pour in the cashew cream sauce over the vegetables and toss together to coat. 
  9. Place in refrigerator for 1 hour before serving, so the flavors can meld together.
  10. Sprinkle with paprika before serving. 

Notes

  • Raw Cashews: You will want to use only raw cashews for this recipe. Roasted will yield a totally different flavor. It might be nice but won't seem like a typical dressing.
  • Mayonnaise: Of course, if you aren't avoiding eggs, you can use your favorite mayonnaise as the dressing for this low-carb potato salad.
  • AIP: And if you're on the AIP (autoimmune paleo) diet, you could sub in this Vegan Avocado Dressing for the sauce. It will taste amazing, but it will be green :).  There are a few AIP ranch dressings you could use as well.
  • Nut-Free Dressing: If you can't eat nuts, this Vegan Ranch Dressing is a fantastic alternative to the cashew dressing.
  • THM: This recipe fits in as an "S" if you are on the Trim Healthy Mama plan.
  • Raw Cashews: You will want to use only raw cashews for this recipe. Roasted will yield a totally different flavor. It might be nice but won't seem like a typical dressing.
  • Mayonnaise: Of course, if you aren't avoiding eggs, you can use your favorite mayonnaise as the dressing for this low-carb potato salad.
  • AIP: And if you're on the AIP (autoimmune paleo) diet, you could sub in this Vegan Avocado Dressing for the sauce. It will taste amazing, but it will be green :).  There are a few AIP ranch dressings you could use as well.
  • Nut-Free Dressing: If you can't eat nuts, this Vegan Ranch Dressing is a fantastic alternative to the cashew dressing.
  • THM: This recipe fits in as an "S" if you are on the Trim Healthy Mama plan.

Nutrition Information

Calories 243kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 23g (8%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Sodium 837mg (35%) Potassium 772mg (22%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 164IU (3%) Vitamin C 78mg (87%) Calcium 69mg (7%) Iron 3mg (17%) Net Carbohydrates 18g

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 243

% Daily Value*

Calories 243kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 23g 8%
Protein 10g 20%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Sodium 837mg 35%
Potassium 772mg 16%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 164IU 3%
Vitamin C 78mg 87%
Calcium 69mg 7%
Iron 3mg 17%
Net Carbohydrates 18g

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.