October 25th, 2019
Keto “Potato Salad”
This cauliflower "potato" salad is the perfect faux-tato salad I have tried. Filled with all the good things in life like bacon, cheese and tangy spice it is the perfect keto side to serve hot or cold!
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What we love in a salad apart from taste is ease and versatility. This is a great Keto Potato Salad dish that you can serve hot or cold and get nothing but empty plates as a thank you.
You may know I am not a lover of cauliflower so when I develop a keto cauliflower recipe it has to be a good one. This my friends, is pretty damn special!
KETO POTATO SALAD
I have aptly called this cauliflower salad a Keto Potato Salad, basically because it is just like one.
There are just so many keto cauliflower recipes on the internet at the moment so it is hard to find the best one I am sure. Personally I love simple and quick and easy recipes. This is one of those recipes that delivers big on flavour too.
POTATO SALAD INGREDIENTS
Okay so what is in my low carb potato salad that makes this a special recipe? Nothing but simple to source ingredients with many that you probably have kicking around in your kitchen right now. Feel free to add some of your own “extras” to pimp it to your personal taste.
400g cauliflower, cut into florets (broccoli would also work well in this recipe)
100g cream cheese
½ cup (125g) sour cream (or thickened cream)
½ cup (125g) Ranch Dressing
2 tablespoons pickled jalapeños (don’t like jalapeños? Try a bit of grainy mustard instead)
½ cup (50g) shredded cheddar cheese
4 slices streaky bacon, sliced and cooked until crispy
2 tablespoons fresh chives (or fresh parlsey)
HOW TO MAKE THIS DELICIOUS SALAD
This is such a simple recipe. For our Thermomix® users I have also created this to be the easiest and best Thermomix cauliflower salad recipe. Here is how to make it with some extra tips.
Chop into florets. Cut the core into small pieces too. No need to waste any of the cauliflower.
Steam the cauliflower in a double boiler until just softened. Alternatively steam cauliflower in the Thermomix® for 15 minutes.
While the cauliflower is steaming you could hard boil the eggs and cook the bacon.
Cool the cauliflower in the fridge before mixing the Keto Potato Salad if you are serving this as a cold keto side dish. If you want it more like a keto potato bake, then preheat oven to 180℃.
Mix all the ingredients, reserving half the cheese. Transfer to baking dish and sprinkle with reserved cheese.
Bake 20-25 minutes or until it is hot and nice and golden on top.
MORE SIDES AND DISHES TO SERVE WITH
As I mentioned this works great hot or cold. You can enjoy this simple cauliflower salad as a side or even as a whole meal. Anyway here are a few dishes it will pair well with and some other great low carb side recipes to serve alongside of.
- Buttery Beef Casserole
- Crunchy Broccoli Slaw
- Sticky Asian Pork Ribs
- Chicken Milanese
- Easy Keto Beef Lasagna
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Keto “Potato” Salad – FULLY LOADED
I must admit prior to changing to a keto diet I loved a little bit of potato salad. This is a fabulous low carb cauliflower salad recipe that will satisfy your old potato salad days.
Calories: 268.23kcal
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Servings: 6 people
Tap or hover over number to scale ingredientsIngredients
- 400 g cauliflower cut into florets
- 100 g cream cheese softened
- ½ cup sour cream or thickened cream
- ½ cup Ranch Dressing click link for recipe
- 2 tablespoons pickled jalapeños chopped
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 slices streaky bacon sliced and cooked until crispy
- 2 hard boiled eggs diced
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives finely sliced
Instructions
CONVENTIONAL METHOD
- Steam cauliflower for 10-15 minutes. Alternatively, place into microwave-safe dish and add a couple of tablespoons of water. Cover with cling film and cook on high for 10-15 minutes, or until just tender. Allow to cool.
- Combine remaining ingredients in a large bowl. Stir through cooled cauliflower. Serve
THERMAL METHOD.
- Pour 600g of water into mixing bowl and insert the steaming basket. Place cauliflower florets into basket. Steam 15 min/Varoma/speed 2. Set aside to cool. Discard water.
- Place the cream cheese, sour cream, ranch dressing and jalapeños into mixing bowl. Mix 15 sec/speed 4. Scrape and repeat if needed. Pour cream mixture over cauliflower and stir through cheese, bacon, egg and chives. Serve.
Notes
To serve hot
Preheat oven to 180℃. Place potato salad into a medium baking dish. Cover in extra cheese and bake 20-25 minutes or until warm through and cheese has melted.
Keto Potato Salad can be kept in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 1 month.
Serve on top of a pie or lasagna for a delicious topper!
Preheat oven to 180℃. Place potato salad into a medium baking dish. Cover in extra cheese and bake 20-25 minutes or until warm through and cheese has melted.
Keto Potato Salad can be kept in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 1 month.
Serve on top of a pie or lasagna for a delicious topper!
Your Own Notes
Nutrition
Serving: 1serve | Calories: 268.23kcal | Carbohydrates: 5.24g | Protein: 9.03g | Fat: 23.98g | Saturated Fat: 12.31g | Cholesterol: 127.24mg | Sodium: 313mg | Potassium: 302.91mg | Fiber: 1.42g | Sugar: 2.15g | Vitamin A: 796.6IU | Vitamin C: 33.05mg | Calcium: 120.12mg | Iron: 0.73mg | Magnesium: 18.95mg | Net Carbs: 4g
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53 Comments
It even looks like some potato salads! Hubby loves cauliflower and I know he’d enjoy this as a side any day.
Mine actually requested it just last week Valerie. It is a tasty recipe for sure.
This sounds delicious! I love this unique take on potato salad – can’t wait to try it!
What a tasty alternative to a traditional potato salad. I really like the bacon and jalapenos you’ve added to this recipe.
This looks delicious, I do love a good potato salad, but I’m open to trying any kind of salad when it has bacon and sour cream in!
I actually prefer potato salad with cauliflower how!! It has so much more flavor! This is a great recipe, thanks for sharing!
Faux-Tato salad is such a great idea, and the name is awesome! I usually make a potato salad for a pot luck over the holidays, and since I love cauliflower, I may have to give this one a try!
This salad is awesome. Easy to make and delicious. Who needs potato salad when we have this.
I am so glad you enjoyed it Bela
I can not remember how many times I’ve made this. It’s the best!
Who would have thought the humble cauliflower could rival potato in the much loved salad. This is easily as good as any potato salad and the cheese is a great addition. This recipe is a keeper for sure. Thanks so much.
It is so good isnt it Kay x
Absolutely delicious!
I had left overs the next day and put some chopped up smoked almonds on top for a bit of crunch.