Best 5 Egg Cauliflower Salad Recipes

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Welcome to a culinary journey where taste and health converge! Our egg cauliflower salad takes center stage as a delightful dish that tantalizes your taste buds while nourishing your body. This vibrant salad is a harmonious blend of textures and flavors, featuring tender cauliflower florets, hard-boiled eggs, and a medley of crisp vegetables. Dressed in a tangy and creamy sauce, this salad becomes a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving for more.

In addition to the classic egg cauliflower salad, our article presents a delightful collection of variations that cater to diverse dietary preferences and culinary adventures. For those seeking a vegan alternative, the tofu cauliflower salad offers a protein-packed and equally satisfying option. If you're gluten-free, the almond flour cauliflower salad provides a flavorful twist with its nutty crust. And for those who love a touch of heat, the spicy cauliflower salad brings a fiery kick that will ignite your taste buds.

Each recipe is meticulously crafted with easy-to-follow instructions, ensuring that even novice cooks can create these culinary masterpieces. Detailed ingredient lists and step-by-step guides make the cooking process a breeze, allowing you to effortlessly whip up these salads in your own kitchen.

So, get ready to embark on a culinary adventure with our egg cauliflower salad and its delightful variations. Whether you're a seasoned chef or just starting your cooking journey, these recipes will inspire you to create dishes that are both delicious and nutritious. Let's dive in and explore the world of flavors that await!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CAULIFLOWER AND EGG SALAD



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This cauliflower salad combines hard-boiled eggs, shaved carrots, and green onions with a creamy dressing for a side dish for any occasion.

Provided by Rosalie

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Cauliflower

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cups cauliflower, broken into small florets
3 hard-boiled eggs, diced
½ small carrot, peeled and shaved into strips using a vegetable peeler
3 small green onions, chopped
5 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
5 tablespoons light mayonnaise
1 tablespoon mustard
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook cauliflower in the boiling water until tender, about 10 minutes; drain.
  • Mix cooked cauliflower, hard-boiled eggs, carrot, green onions, sweet pickle relish, mayonnaise, and mustard in a large bowl; season with salt and black pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 116.4 calories, Carbohydrate 9.9 g, Cholesterol 110.4 mg, Fat 7 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 268.9 mg, Sugar 6.3 g

CREAMY CAULIFLOWER EGG SALAD



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Reminds me of potato salad.

Provided by OMARILYN

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Cauliflower

Time 1h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 large head cauliflower, cut into small chunks
4 hard-cooked eggs, or more to taste - chopped
1 cup creamy salad dressing (such as Miracle Whip®)
2 stalks celery, diced
4 green onions, chopped
¼ cup sour cream
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon white sugar
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place cauliflower into a microwave-safe bowl, cover, and cook in microwave oven until tender, about 7 minutes. Uncover and cool for 5 minutes.
  • Stir eggs, creamy salad dressing, celery, green onions, sour cream, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and black pepper in a bowl until thoroughly combined. Mix cauliflower into dressing. Chill at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 236.2 calories, Carbohydrate 15.4 g, Cholesterol 158.9 mg, Fat 16.4 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 7.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 460.1 mg, Sugar 10.2 g

POTATO, PEA, AND EGG SALAD WITH SOME SNEAKY CAULIFLOWER



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Potatoes, peas, and eggs in a classic salad dressing. Sneaking in a little cauliflower improves the nutrition without changing the taste. The firm potatoes camouflage the cauliflower from those who would balk at eating vegetables! Blanching the cauliflower and peas also helps preserve their nutrients.

Provided by Whitney Price

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Cauliflower

Time 1h25m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 eggs
6 large red potatoes, cubed
¾ cup fresh peas
½ small head cauliflower, broken into very small florets
1 cup soy salad dressing (such as Vegenaise®)
3 green onions, white and light green parts only, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon dill pickle relish
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil, remove from heat, and let eggs stand in hot water for 15 minutes. Remove eggs from hot water; cool under cold running water, about 5 minutes.
  • Place potatoes into a large pot, cover with salted water, and bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender but still firm, about 10 minutes. Remove potatoes with a slotted spoon, reserving hot potato water; place potatoes into a bowl to cool to room temperature, about 20 minutes.
  • Place peas and cauliflower florets in a metal strainer; place strainer into the hot potato water to blanch vegetables, about 3 minutes. Drain; allow to cool to room temperature, about 10 minutes.
  • Peel and chop eggs; place into bowl with potatoes. Place peas, cauliflower, salad dressing, green onions, Dijon mustard, parsley, and pickle relish; stir to coat all ingredients evenly with dressing. Season with salt and pepper; chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 256.3 calories, Carbohydrate 42.5 g, Cholesterol 80.2 mg, Fat 7 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 7.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 254.1 mg, Sugar 4.3 g

CAULIFLOWER EGG SALAD



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This egg salad with cauliflower is a low carb alternative to potato salad. Garnish with chives.

Provided by mkinshella

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Cauliflower

Time 1h25m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ head cauliflower, cut into large chunks
5 eggs, hard-boiled and diced
¼ cup mayonnaise
3 pickles, diced
1 tablespoon pickle juice
1 teaspoon diced onion
¼ teaspoon salt
1 pinch ground black pepper
1 teaspoon dried chives for garnish

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook cauliflower florets in the boiling water until tender, about 10 minutes; drain.
  • Cut cooled cauliflower into small pieces and place in a bowl. Add eggs, mayonnaise, pickles, pickle juice, onion, salt, and pepper. Mix to combine. Refrigerate for 1 hour before serving. Garnish with chives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 157.9 calories, Carbohydrate 4.1 g, Cholesterol 167.9 mg, Fat 13.2 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 6.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 311.8 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

EGG CAULIFLOWER SALAD



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For a crunchy alternative to potato salad, try this well-dressed medley of cauliflower, peppers and celery. "Add a half cup of shredded carrots and chopped broccoli as well as a cup of peas for a colorful presentation," recommends Victoria Zmarzley-Hahn of Northampton, Pennsylvania.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups cauliflowerets
4 hard-boiled large eggs, chopped
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup each chopped onion, green pepper and sweet red pepper
1/2 cup Miracle Whip
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a serving bowl, combine the cauliflower, eggs, celery, onion and peppers. In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Add to cauliflower mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 201 calories, Fat 18g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 148mg cholesterol, Sodium 357mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Tips

  • To save time, use a food processor to grate the cauliflower.
  • If you don't have celery, you can use 1/2 cup of chopped red onion instead.
  • For a sweeter salad, use 1/4 cup of dried cranberries instead of raisins.
  • For a more savory salad, add 1/4 cup of chopped walnuts or almonds.
  • Serve the salad immediately or chill it for later.

Conclusion

Egg cauliflower salad is a delicious and healthy side dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a great way to use up leftover cauliflower and eggs, and it is also a good source of protein, fiber, and vitamins. This salad is also very versatile and can be customized to your own liking. Whether you like it sweet, savory, or somewhere in between, there is an egg cauliflower salad recipe out there for you. So next time you are looking for a healthy and delicious side dish, give egg cauliflower salad a try.

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