Potluck Cauliflower and Lettuce Salad
Brighten up your next gathering with this refreshing Potluck Cauliflower and Lettuce Salad, a crowd-pleasing favorite brimming with vibrant textures and flavors. Crisp romaine lettuce pairs beautifully with tender cauliflower florets, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, and sharp red onion, all topped with shredded cheddar cheese and smoky bacon bits for an irresistible mix. The creamy homemade dressing, a blend of tangy mayonnaise, sour cream, fresh lemon juice, and a hint of honey, ties everything together in a balanced harmony of flavors. Quick to prepare in just 20 minutes and requiring no cooking, this chilled salad is perfect for potlucks, barbecues, or as a versatile side dish for any meal.
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Ingredients
- 1 head Cauliflower
- 1 head Romaine lettuce
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 0.5 small Red onion
- 0.75 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.5 cup Bacon bits
- 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup Sour cream
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Rinse the cauliflower head and break it into small, bite-sized florets. Pat dry with a clean kitchen towel.
Step 2
Wash and dry the romaine lettuce. Tear the leaves into pieces suitable for salads and set aside.
Step 3
Halve the cherry tomatoes and slice the cucumber into thin rounds. Thinly slice the red onion into fine slivers.
Step 4
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, honey, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Step 5
In a large salad bowl, combine the cauliflower florets, romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, and red onion.
Step 6
Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese and bacon bits evenly over the salad mixture.
Step 7
Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine, ensuring all ingredients are coated.
Step 8
Chill the salad in the refrigerator for 15 minutes before serving for the best flavor.
Step 9
Serve the salad as a side dish or a light main course. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1947.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1928.3 |
| Total Fat 142.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 37.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 8.3g | |
| Cholesterol 237.2mg | 0% |
| Sodium 4124.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 120.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 30.0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 36.1g | |
| Protein 64.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1158.9mg | 0% |
| Iron 9.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 3865.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories