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Gluten-Free "Potato" Cauliflower Salad

Name: Gluten-Free "Potato" Cauliflower Salad
Prep time: 35 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 8
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

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.

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

Directions

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.

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 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.

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.

Gluten-Free "Potato" Cauliflower Salad

Ingredients