What Makes This Recipe So Good
It’s naturally keto! I didn’t totally intend on making a keto recipe, but after developing this loaded cauliflower salad, I was pleasantly surprised by how keto-friendly it turned out to be. Sour cream and cheddar cheese are tossed with low-carb cauliflower for the perfect keto side dish.It’s perfect for a summer barbecue or potluck! Chances are, most people have had loaded potato salad, but not loaded cauliflower salad. Impress your friends and family with how truly delicious cauliflower can be with this recipe!It’s super simple to make. Simply cook the bacon, then the cauliflower, and toss all ingredients together in a big bowl – that’s it!
Key Ingredients
Cauliflower – This versatile vegetable is the star of this dish. You can pretty much find giant heads of cauliflower at your grocery store year-round. To prepare an entire head of cauliflower for this recipe, you’ll first want to remove any green leaves before chopping it into florets. Give your cauliflower florets a quick rinse and then use them in this loaded cauliflower salad! Bacon – Either thin or thick-cut bacon will work in this recipe. I prefer thin for how crispy it gets when cooked. When the bacon is done cooking, you can chop it however small or large you’d like. Coming across little savory, crunchy bits of bacon in this loaded cauliflower salad is what make it so good. Cheddar Cheese – Either mild or sharp cheddar cheese will work, so use whichever you prefer! I’d recommend letting your cauliflower cool for just a few minutes before adding in the shredded cheese, otherwise your cheese might melt.
Chef’s Tips
Be careful not to overcook your cauliflower for this recipe! Check on the cauliflower after 5 minutes of steaming by poking it with a fork. If the fork easily pierces the cauliflower, then it’s done cooking and you can remove it from the heat.Season this loaded cauliflower salad to your preference. Feel free to start light on the salt and pepper, give things a taste, and then work up from there!You can serve this dish warm or cold. I love leaving it to chill in the fridge for an hour or two before enjoying on a hot summer day!
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