Low-Carb Cauliflower Mock Potato Salad

Need to cut a few carbs? This low-carb cauliflower salad substitutes cauliflower bites for potatoes. All the flavors you love in potato salad are here, minus a few carbs, plus more fiber! Garnish with additional crumbled bacon and fresh parsley if desired.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 242 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons salt
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 4 tablespoons minced onion
• 4 quarts water
• ⅛ teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 head cauliflower, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 3 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
• ½ cup thinly sliced celery
• 2 hard-boiled eggs, diced
• 3 tablespoons minced sweet pickles
• 1 teaspoon spicy mustard, or to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring water and salt to a boil over medium-high heat. Add cauliflower; bring back to a boil. Cook for 3 minutes. Remove from heat and drain.

Step 2

Spread cauliflower pieces onto a metal tray and freeze until cool, 20 to 25 minutes.

Step 3

Meanwhile, combine mayonnaise, celery, bacon, onion, pickles, mustard, and turmeric in a large bowl. Add cooled cauliflower and eggs; toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper.