Mom's Cauliflower Salad
Crunchy, creamy, and bursting with vibrant flavors, Mom's Cauliflower Salad is the ultimate crowd-pleaser for any gathering or weeknight dinner. This easy-to-make salad combines crisp cauliflower florets, juicy cherry tomatoes, and crunchy celery with savory cheddar cheese and smoky bacon for a satisfying bite in every forkful. The tangy homemade dressing, made with mayonnaise, sour cream, and a touch of white vinegar and sugar, perfectly ties all the ingredients together. Ready in just 30 minutes (plus a quick chill time), this salad is perfect as a refreshing side dish or a light meal. Whether you're planning a summer BBQ, potluck, or family dinner, this keto-friendly, veggie-packed salad will delight everyone at the table.
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Ingredients
- 1 head cauliflower
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 2 stalks celery
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup cheddar cheese
- 6 strips bacon
- 0.5 cup mayonnaise
- 0.5 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Remove the leaves and stem from the cauliflower head and chop the florets into bite-size pieces. Rinse thoroughly and pat dry.
Step 2
Dice the red onion and celery into small pieces. Halve the cherry tomatoes. Shred or cube the cheddar cheese.
Step 3
Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Place the cooked bacon on a paper towel-lined plate to cool, then crumble into small pieces.
Step 4
In a large serving bowl, combine the cauliflower florets, diced red onion, celery, halved cherry tomatoes, shredded cheddar cheese, and crumbled bacon.
Step 5
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, white vinegar, sugar, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Step 6
Pour the dressing over the cauliflower mixture and toss until all ingredients are evenly coated.
Step 7
Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Step 8
Stir the salad once more before serving. Enjoy chilled as a side dish or light meal!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1284.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2055.8 |
| Total Fat 161.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 48.6g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 3.1g | |
| Cholesterol 316.5mg | 0% |
| Sodium 4224.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 102.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 16.0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 39.1g | |
| Protein 57.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 7.7IU | 0% |
| Calcium 814.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 4.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2964.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories