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Loaded Cauliflower Salad

Loaded Cauliflower Salad

An easy recipe that produces an amazing cauliflower salad, a low carb alternative to potato salad.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 52 minutes
Course Salads, Side Dishes
Cuisine American
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 1 head cauliflower
  • 4 slices bacon
  • 1 stock celery
  • 2 stocks green onion
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 4 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
  • 4-6 dashes Tabasco
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp ground black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Rinse all veggies and pat dry.
  • Cut away and discard the cauliflower leaves and stem. Cut remaining cauliflower into 1-2 inch pieces, place in a microwave safe dish, and microwave on high for 4 minutes. Stir and check to see if it's done. Stir and continue to microwave at increments of 2 minutes, testing for readiness. Cauliflower is ready when pieces are tender on the outside with a firm middle. Place cooked cauliflower in a colander and refrigerate uncovered to cool and drain.
  • Place uncooked bacon onto two paper towels on a microwave safe, cover with one or two paper towels, and microwave on high for 3 minutes. Rotate and microwave again for 2-3 minutes until nearly crisp. Set aside to cool.
  • Cut away and discard roots from green onions. Cut and dice onion stalks into small pieces. I like to slice crosswise into no larger than 1/4", then slice the white sections in half to make half circles. Place in a large bowl.
  • Chop celery into small pieces no larger than 1/2" x 1/4" - go ahead and chop the leaves if your stock has them. They mix well in this recipe. Add to the large bowl with the onions.
  • Chop cooled bacon into 1/2" pieces and add to large bowl with celery and onions.
  • Add cooled cauliflower to the large bowl with other ingredients. It may not be completely cooled - that's ok.
  • Add mayo, sour cream, and cheddar cheese to the large bowl. Stir gentle to combine all ingredients.
  • Sprinkle salt, pepper, and Tabasco over the salad. Stir gently but thoroughly to combine evenly.
  • You can serve this immediately (see notes below), but it's better when refrigerated for an hour or two - overnight is better!

Notes

If preparing this in advance, I recommend no more than 4 dashes of Tabasco as the flavors will be enhanced over time. If serving immediately, add 6 dashes.
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