Best 8 Cauliflower Faux Tato Salad Recipes

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Craving for a healthy and flavorful side dish that's perfect for summer gatherings, picnics, or as a light lunch? Look no further! This Cauliflower Faux-Tato Salad is a delightful combination of roasted cauliflower florets, creamy dressing, crisp celery, fresh herbs, and a hint of tangy capers. It's a clever and delicious twist on the classic potato salad, providing a nutritious and low-carb alternative without compromising on taste. But that's not all, this article also features two additional variations to cater to different preferences: a tangy Tahini Dressing and a refreshing Lemon-Herb Dressing. Get ready to elevate your next meal with these versatile and flavorful cauliflower salad recipes!

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

FAUX POTATO SALAD



Faux Potato Salad image

Cauliflower in potato salad? You bet, along with carrots, olives and other yummy surprises. -Mike Schulz, Tawas City, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 medium head cauliflower, broken into florets
1 medium carrot, chopped
2 hard-boiled large eggs, chopped
4 green onions, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
1/4 cup pitted green olives, halved lengthwise
1/4 cup thinly sliced radishes
1/4 cup chopped dill pickle
1/4 cup fat-free mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring 1 in. of water to a boil. Add cauliflower florets; cook, covered, 4-7 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and rinse in cold water. Pat dry and place in a large bowl. Add carrot, eggs, green onions, celery, olives, radishes and pickle., In a small bowl, mix the remaining ingredients. Add to cauliflower mixture; toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 61 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 375mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

LOW-CARB CAULIFLOWER MOCK POTATO SALAD



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Need to cut a few carbs? This low-carb cauliflower salad substitutes cauliflower bites for potatoes. All the flavors you love in potato salad are here, minus a few carbs, plus more fiber! Garnish with additional crumbled bacon and fresh parsley if desired.

Provided by Bibi

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Cauliflower

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 quarts water
2 tablespoons salt
1 head cauliflower, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 cup mayonnaise
½ cup thinly sliced celery
3 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
4 tablespoons minced onion
3 tablespoons minced sweet pickles
1 teaspoon spicy mustard, or to taste
⅛ teaspoon ground turmeric
2 hard-boiled eggs, diced
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring water and salt to a boil over medium-high heat. Add cauliflower; bring back to a boil. Cook for 3 minutes. Remove from heat and drain.
  • Spread cauliflower pieces onto a metal tray and freeze until cool, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, combine mayonnaise, celery, bacon, onion, pickles, mustard, and turmeric in a large bowl. Add cooled cauliflower and eggs; toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 241.6 calories, Carbohydrate 6.3 g, Cholesterol 63.4 mg, Fat 23.3 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 2000.7 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

FAUX-TATO SALAD



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield Five 1/2-cup servings (heaping)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 head cauliflower with stem, chopped into 1-inch pieces
1 cup salted water
3 slices turkey bacon, diced
1/2 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon honey
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon dried dill
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 scallions (white and green parts), minced
1 stalk celery, small dice

Steps:

  • Add the cauliflower and water to a large pot with a lid and steam until the cauliflower is very tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain, cool and dry the pieces well.
  • While the cauliflower is cooking, add the turkey bacon to a nonstick skillet and saute until crisp, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain on a paper towel and cool.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the yogurt, olive oil, vinegar, honey, mustard, dill, salt and black pepper. Add the cooled cauliflower and bacon to the dressing as well as the scallions and celery. Stir to incorporate. Best if refrigerated 1 to 2 hours before serving (or overnight), but may be eaten right away.

CAULIFLOWER "POTATO" SALAD



Cauliflower

Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     side-dish

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Kosher salt
1 large head of cauliflower, cut into bite-sized florets (6 to 8 cups)
A heaping 1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons yellow mustard
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup chopped dill pickles
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
3 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and chopped
2 celery stalks, chopped
1 shallot, diced

Steps:

  • Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the cauliflower florets to the boiling water and cook until tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain well and cool to room temperature.
  • Add the mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper to a large mixing bowl and whisk to combine. Then add the cooled cauliflower, pickles, dill, eggs, celery and shallot. Mix until thoroughly combined. Serve at room temperature or cover and store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

LOW-CARB FAUXTATO SALAD



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Low-carb cauliflower salad that tastes just like a standard potato salad; serve chilled or warm.

Provided by SHAUNH

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Cauliflower

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 head cauliflower, cut into bite-size pieces
4 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
½ cup mayonnaise, or more to taste
2 tablespoons dill pickle relish
2 tablespoons diced green onion
1 tablespoon prepared yellow mustard
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add cauliflower, cover, and steam until tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Mix cauliflower, eggs, mayonnaise, dill pickle relish, green onion, mustard, salt, and pepper together in a bowl.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 315.3 calories, Carbohydrate 9.7 g, Cholesterol 222.4 mg, Fat 27.5 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 9.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 409.9 mg, Sugar 4.5 g

CREAMY CAULIFLOWER SALAD



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This Creamy Cauliflower Faux-Tato Salad has all of the best parts of classic potato salad, but is low carb and Whole30! Oven roasted cauliflower florets combined with bacon, chives, red onion, celery and diced pickles and everything is tossed in a deliciously creamy dressing.

Provided by Every Last Bite

Categories     Dairy Free     Gluten Free     Grain Free     Nut Free     Paleo     SCD Legal     Whole30

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 large head cauliflower
1/2 tbsp olive oil
1/3 cup bacon (approx 4-5 strips)
3/4 cup celery (finely chopped )
1/4 cup red onion (finely diced )
2 hard boiled eggs, roughly chopped ((optional))
3 tbsp chives (finely chopped)
3 tbsp parsley (finely chopped )
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tbsp chopped pickles
1/2 tsp dijon mustard
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1 tsp apple cider vinegar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 175 degrees Celsius (350 degrees Fahrenheit)
  • Cut the head of cauliflower into small bite sized florets and place on a baking sheet. Drizzle the cauliflower with olive oil and bake in the oven for 20 minutes until the cauliflower is tender and slightly golden in colour.
  • While the cauliflower is baking, fry the bacon in a pan on the stove. Once it's crisp, roughly chop it into small bite sized pieces.
  • In a food processor or using a hand blender combine the mayonnaise, pickles, dijon mustard, vinegar salt and pepper and blend until the pickles are broken into small pieces. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
  • Once the cauliflower is tender, remove from the oven and allow to cool before transferring to a salad bowl. Top with the chopped bacon, red onion, celery, parsley and chives. Pour the dressing over top and toss until well coated. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 204 kcal, Carbohydrate 17 g, Protein 7 g, Fat 14 g, Sodium 702 mg, Sugar 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving

LOW CARB FAUX-TATO/CAULIFLOWER SALAD



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If you are craving good ol' potato salad, this is a satisfying alternative! Bacon bits can be added for that extra oomph. If you like a sweeter tater salad add a little Splenda to the mayonnaise.

Provided by Mercy

Categories     Cauliflower

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups cauliflower florets
2 hard-boiled eggs
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
3 tablespoons finely chopped green onions
5 small stuffed green olives, finely chopped
2 teaspoons pickle relish
salt and pepper, to taste
1 teaspoon mustard (or more, to taste)
1/3 cup mayonnaise (or more, to taste)

Steps:

  • Steam cauliflower florets until tender-crisp; drain and place in bowl.
  • Chop eggs and add to cauliflower; add onion, olives, relish, seasonings, mustard and mayonnaise and mix well.
  • Cover and refrigerate until chilled and flavors are well-blended.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 142.7, Fat 9.5, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 98.3, Sodium 239.6, Carbohydrate 10.6, Fiber 2, Sugar 4.1, Protein 5.1

FAUX POTATO SALAD WITH CAULIFLOWER



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I love a good potato salad. It's one of those warm weather dishes that I could, honestly, made a meal of. It's not carb friendly at all though. From the low carb lucy website.

Provided by Tiz4tggr

Categories     Cauliflower

Time 15m

Yield 1 Cup, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 head cauliflower (Chopped into 1/4" - 1/2-inch pieces)
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
1 teaspoon cracked black pepper, to taste
1/4 cup purple onion (Finely chopped)
1 hard-boiled egg (Finely chopped)
2 green onions (Chopped on bias into 1/4-inch pieces)
3 pieces bacon (Cooked thick, Finely chopped)
2 stalks celery (Finely chopped)

Steps:

  • Place chopped cauliflower into a medium bowl with 1/4 cup of water. Cover with plastic wrap and cook in microwave, on high for 4 1/2 minutes.
  • Drain cauliflower and place into ice water bath to stop cooking and chill.
  • Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine dressing ingredients and mix well.
  • After 5 minutes or so, the cauliflower should be chilled. Drain well, then dry between a few layers of paper towels. You don't want any water to water down your dressing.
  • Add the cauliflower to the bowl of dressing and combine.
  • Garnish with mix ins. Stir to combine before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 70, Fat 3.4, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 33.8, Sodium 202.6, Carbohydrate 7.2, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 2.7, Protein 4.1

Tips:

  • Choose the right cauliflower: For the best results, use a head of cauliflower that is firm and compact, with no signs of browning or wilting.
  • Grate the cauliflower correctly: To achieve a rice-like texture, use the large holes of a box grater or a food processor fitted with the grating blade.
  • Rinse and drain the cauliflower: This step helps to remove any excess moisture from the cauliflower, which will prevent the salad from becoming watery.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: To add flavor and texture to the salad, use a variety of vegetables, such as celery, carrots, onions, and radishes.
  • Don't overcook the vegetables: The vegetables should be cooked until they are tender-crisp, but not mushy.
  • Use a creamy dressing: A creamy dressing, such as mayonnaise or yogurt-based dressing, will help to bind the salad together and add flavor.
  • Season the salad to taste: Add salt, pepper, and other seasonings to taste, until the salad is flavorful and balanced.

Conclusion:

Cauliflower faux-tato salad is a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional potato salad. It is made with grated cauliflower, which is a low-carb and low-calorie vegetable, and a variety of other vegetables. The salad is creamy and flavorful, and it can be served as a side dish or a main course. Whether you are looking for a healthier option or simply want to try something new, cauliflower faux-tato salad is a great choice.

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