Best 4 Bacon Cauliflower Salad Recipes

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Are you looking for a delicious and healthy side dish that will impress your friends and family? Look no further than this bacon cauliflower salad. This flavorful salad is packed with roasted cauliflower, crispy bacon, tangy dressing, and crumbled blue cheese. It's the perfect addition to any potluck, barbecue, or weeknight dinner.

The roasted cauliflower adds a slightly sweet and nutty flavor to the salad, while the crispy bacon provides a salty and smoky counterpoint. The tangy dressing, made with mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, and vinegar, brings all the flavors together. And the crumbled blue cheese adds a creamy and pungent finish.

This salad is also incredibly versatile. You can add other vegetables, such as broccoli, carrots, or bell peppers. You can also switch up the dressing, using a vinaigrette or a creamy ranch dressing. And if you're not a fan of blue cheese, you can use another type of cheese, such as cheddar or feta.

No matter how you prepare it, this bacon cauliflower salad is sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a healthy and delicious side dish, give this recipe a try.

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BACON CAULIFLOWER SALAD



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My Aunt Lavern's special cauliflower salad recipe combines crispy-crunchy ingredients with a creamy dressing that's ever so slightly sweet. -Kelly Ward Hartman, Cape Coral, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 medium head cauliflower, broken into florets
1 pound sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 cup cubed cheddar cheese
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 cup mayonnaise
2 to 4 teaspoons sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine cauliflower, bacon, cheese, green pepper and onion. In another bowl, combine mayonnaise and sugar; spoon over cauliflower mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 308 calories, Fat 28g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 456mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

BROCCOLI CAULIFLOWER BACON SALAD



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Make and share this Broccoli Cauliflower Bacon Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mommaof2Beauties

Categories     Cauliflower

Time 50m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup raw broccoli floret
1 cup raw cauliflower floret
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
8 slices bacon
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup white sugar
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar

Steps:

  • Place bacon in a large, deep skillet.
  • Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown.
  • Crumble and set aside.
  • In a medium sized salad bowl, layer in order the broccoli, cauliflower, cheese and bacon.
  • Prepare the dressing by whisking together the mayonnaise, sugar and vinegar.
  • Drizzle dressing over top and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 262.3, Fat 18.2, SaturatedFat 5.6, Cholesterol 27.9, Sodium 369.8, Carbohydrate 20.9, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 14.7, Protein 5.2

CAULIFLOWER SALAD WITH CHEDDAR AND BACON



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My aunt has been bringing this cold dish to our family reunion for years, and there's never any left.

Provided by TAMATHAK

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Cauliflower

Time 2h15m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 head cauliflower, cut into small florets
1 red onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
8 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese
1 ½ cups cooked crumbled bacon
2 cups creamy salad dressing (such as Miracle Whip®)
½ cup white sugar

Steps:

  • Toss cauliflower, onion, and green bell pepper together in a bowl; add Cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon. Stir salad dressing and sugar together in a separate bowl, pour into cauliflower mixture, and toss until well coated. Chill in the refrigerator until flavors blend, about 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 183.9 calories, Carbohydrate 9 g, Cholesterol 29 mg, Fat 13.2 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 7.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 492.7 mg, Sugar 7.8 g

BACON-CAULIFLOWER TOSSED SALAD



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I tweaked this tasty recipe from my sister-in-law by using Co-Jack cheese instead of Parmesan.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 24 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 medium heads iceberg lettuce, coarsely shredded
1 medium head cauliflower, coarsely chopped
1 pound sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled
1-1/2 cups shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese
6 to 8 green onions, sliced
DRESSING:
1 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup sugar
1 tablespoon whole milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large salad bowl, toss the lettuce, cauliflower, bacon, cheese and green onions. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Serve with salad.

Nutrition Facts :

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh cauliflower and bacon.
  • To save time, you can use pre-cooked bacon.
  • If you don't have a mandoline, you can use a sharp knife to thinly slice the cauliflower.
  • To make the salad more flavorful, you can add some chopped red onion or celery.
  • For a healthier version, you can use Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise.

Conclusion:

Bacon cauliflower salad is a delicious and healthy side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy salad recipe, give this one a try!

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