Description
This Cauliflower Salad is a refreshing and healthy side dish that’s perfect for picnics, barbecues, or everyday meals. It’s a crunchy and flavorful alternative to traditional salads, with a creamy dressing that brings all the ingredients together.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium head of cauliflower (cut into small florets)
- 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Cauliflower Salad:
Dressing:
Instructions
- Prepare Cauliflower: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add cauliflower florets and cook for 2–3 minutes until just tender-crisp. Drain and rinse under cold water, then pat dry.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix cauliflower, red bell pepper, celery, red onion, and parsley.
- Make Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Toss and Chill: Pour the dressing over the cauliflower mixture, toss to coat evenly. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- This salad is a great low-carb alternative to potato salad.
- For added crunch, stir in sunflower seeds or crumbled cooked bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
