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Cauliflower "Potato" Salad

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Tablespoon Kitchens
Updated Jun 12, 2019
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Craving the flavors of traditional potato salad, but don’t want to deal with all the carbs? This nutrient-dense version uses versatile cauliflower as a stand-in for traditional tubers, making it a summery side you can feel good about.

Cauliflower "Potato" Salad

  • Prep Time 35 min
  • Total 1 hr 10 min
  • Servings 8
  • Ingredients 8
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Ingredients

  • 1 medium head cauliflower (2 lb), separated into florets
  • 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup diced red onion, rinsed under cold water and drained
  • 1/2 cup diced celery
  • 4 slices gluten-free bacon, cooked and crumbled

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Heat 4-quart or larger saucepan two-thirds full of water to boiling over medium-high heat. Prepare an ice bath (ice and water mixture in large bowl).
  • Step 
    2
    Meanwhile, remove florets from cauliflower, and cut into 1-inch pieces (about 5 cups of florets). Add cauliflower to boiling water; boil 4 to 6 minutes or until tender when pierced with paring knife. Drain, then transfer to ice bath 2 minutes. Drain; pat dry with paper towel. Place in single layer on cooling rack or paper towel to dry.
  • Step 
    3
    In large bowl, mix vinegar, mustard and salt. Beat in mayonnaise with whisk. Add red onion and celery; stir. Add cauliflower; stir to coat.
  • Step 
    4
    Refrigerate 30 minutes; top with crumbled bacon just before serving.

Nutrition

100 Calories
7g Total Fat
3g Protein
6g Total Carbohydrate
3g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
100
Calories from Fat
60
Total Fat
7g
11%
Saturated Fat
1 1/2g
7%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
10mg
3%
Sodium
320mg
14%
Potassium
280mg
8%
Total Carbohydrate
6g
2%
Dietary Fiber
2g
7%
Sugars
3g
Protein
3g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
0%
0%
Vitamin C
30%
30%
Calcium
2%
2%
Iron
2%
2%
Exchanges:
0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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