Gluten-Free "Potato" Cauliflower Salad

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

If you crave the flavors of traditional potato salad, try this modern version with nutrient-dense, lower-carb cauliflower as a stand-in for the potatoes. MORE + LESS -

Ingredients

medium head cauliflower (2 lb), separated into florets

tablespoon cider vinegar

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

slices gluten-free bacon, cooked and crumbled

Directions

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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).
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.
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.
4

Refrigerate 30 minutes; top with crumbled bacon just before serving.

Expert Tips

Mix it up and make it your own by using the same technique with different potato salad ingredients. Go mayo-free, like German potato salad, or even mash the cauliflower for a delightfully "creamy" version.
This salad gains flavor as it sits. Allowing the cauliflower to marinate in the dressing allows the flavors to meld and improve, making this a great do-ahead dish.
Always read labels to make sure each recipe ingredient is gluten free. Products and ingredient sources can change.

Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 100
Calories from Fat: 60

% Daily Value

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.

More About This Recipe

If you crave the flavors of traditional potato salad, try this modern version with nutrient-dense, lower-carb cauliflower as a stand-in for the potatoes.