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Keto Cauliflower Potato Salad Recipe

Keto Cauliflower Potato Salad Recipe
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Say goodbye to carb-heavy potato salads! This flavorful Keto Cauliflower Potato Salad has everything you crave—crispy bacon, tangy pickles, creamy dressing—but swaps potatoes for roasted cauliflower to keep it low-carb. Perfect for BBQs, potlucks, or weekly meal prep.

Ingredients

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For the Salad:

  • 1 large cauliflower, cut into bite-sized florets
  • 1 tbsp olive or avocado oil
  • Salt & pepper, to taste
  • 5 slices crispy bacon
  • 4 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 2 scallions, sliced
  • 1 dill pickle, chopped

For the Dressing:

  • 2 tbsp pickle juice
  • ½ cup mayo (any kind works!)
  • 3 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • Salt & pepper, to taste

Optional Toppings:

  • Fresh dill or extra scallions

Instructions

1. Roasting Time

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Toss cauliflower with oil, salt, and pepper and spread it out on a baking sheet. On a separate sheet, lay out the bacon.
  • Roast cauliflower for 25–30 minutes (golden edges = perfection). Cook bacon for 17–19 minutes until crisp.

Tip: Don’t overcrowd the pan—cauliflower roasts better with space.

2. Boil Those Eggs

  • Cover eggs with cold water in a saucepan, bring to a boil, then turn off heat and cover. Let sit for 16–18 minutes.
  • Rinse under cold water, peel, and chop.

3. Mix the Dressing

  • Whisk pickle juice, mayo, mustard, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Adjust to taste. Prefer tangy? Add more pickle juice!

4. Put It All Together

  • Toss roasted cauliflower, eggs, celery, scallions, dill pickle, and crumbled bacon in a large bowl. Pour the dressing over and mix gently.

Tip: Let the cauliflower cool down before mixing to avoid watery salad.

5. Chill (Optional, but Worth It)

Refrigerate for 20 minutes or more to let the flavors meld. Garnish with fresh dill before serving.

Notes

Pro Tips

  1. Make It Your Way: Swap cauliflower for broccoli or bacon for smoked tempeh if needed.
  2. Crunchy Texture: Always roast cauliflower slightly golden, not mushy.
  3. Meal Prep Buddy: Store in the fridge for up to 3 days. Assemble ingredients separately if prepping ahead!

Serving Ideas

  • Pair with grilled chicken, steak, or fish for a complete meal.
  • Use it as a filling for keto wraps with fresh greens.
  • Bring it to summer BBQs—it’s a crowd-pleaser!

Find it online: https://ketorecipesnow.com/keto-cauliflower-potato-salad/