Keto Cauliflower Potato Salad

Cheesy cauliflower salad

Free from gluten, grains, nuts, and refined sugar, this loaded cauliflower salad is flavorful, satisfying, and can be prepped and in the refrigerator to chill in only 35 minutes.

Topped off with hot sauce and paprika, this dish is served chilled, so you can make it ahead of time during weekend meal prep for a perfect grab-and-go meal. Or, make it in advance to bring as a dish-to-pass for work parties and family gatherings.

Loaded cauliflower salad FAQs

Below includes answers to commonly asked questions about this recipe.

Are there any ingredient substitution options?

• Bacon: Turkey bacon or pancetta can be substituted for pork bacon.
• Avocado Oil: You can substitute olive oil at a 1:1 ratio for avocado oil.
• Minced Garlic: Garlic powder can be used in place of minced garlic. I would suggest using ½ tsp garlic powder to substitute for the 1 tsp of minced garlic that the original recipe calls for.
• Sour Cream: Full-fat plain Greek yogurt can be substituted for sour cream at a 1:1 ratio.
• Mayonnaise: Sour cream or full-fat plain Greek yogurt can be used in place of the mayo at a 1:1 ratio. Substituting either of these for mayo will make the recipe egg-free.
• Shredded Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese: Use any shredded cheese you have on hand. Colby-Jack or regular Cheddar would work well.
• Chopped Green Onions: Chives, spring onions, or scallions can be used in place of green onion in this dish. You can also choose to altogether omit.
• Hot Sauce: You can omit the hot sauce from this dish if you don’t have any on hand, or if you don’t care for it.

How many net carbs per serving?

Per serving, this cauliflower salad recipe contains 4.7 grams of net carbs. The serving size is ½ cup and the recipe, as written, yields 6 servings. Net carbs are calculated by taking total carbs, subtracting fiber, and subtracting sugar alcohols.

The full nutrition information for this recipe, including the calorie content, total carbs, protein, and fat per serving, can be found in the nutrition label located below the recipe instructions.

What diets is this recipe compliant with?

• Keto
• Low-Carb
• Nut-Free
• Gluten-Free
• Grain-Free
• Coconut-Free
• Egg-Free
• Refined-Sugar Free

How should this recipe be stored after preparing?

• Refrigerator Storage: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

How to make this cheesy cauliflower salad recipe 

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crisp.

Transfer cooked bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to de-grease. Once cool, crumble bacon and set aside.

In a mixing bowl, stir together cauliflower florets, avocado oil, minced garlic, pepper, and salt.

Pour cauliflower onto the prepared baking sheet and bake until lightly golden, about 15-20 minutes. Remove from oven and allow cauliflower to cool completely.

In a mixing bowl, stir together cooled baked cauliflower, sour cream, and mayonnaise.

Add crumbled bacon, shredded cheddar, ¼ cup chopped green onions, hot sauce, and ⅛ tsp paprika.

Fold the ingredients above and chill in refrigerator for at least 2 hours prior to serving.

Other keto cauliflower dishes

If you love low-carb cauliflower recipes, you’ll love these other recipes:

• Mexican Cauliflower Rice
• Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice
• Keto Mashed Cauliflower