Loaded Cauliflower Salad

We took all of the fixings for a baked potato and put them in this cold cauliflower salad! With chunks of cheddar, crispy bacon, green onions, and a simple dressing made of sour cream and mayo, this is the perfect summer side dish.

Course Salads

Cuisine American

Keyword cauliflower potato salad, cauliflower salad recipe, loaded cauliflower salad

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 4

Chill Time 2

Total Time 2 14

Servings servings

Calories 283kcal

Author Karly Campbell

Ingredients

1 large head cauliflower
⅓ cup sour cream
¼ cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon white distilled vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cracked pepper
8 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
1 cup cubed cheddar cheese
1/4 cup chopped chives or scallions

Instructions

Chop the cauliflower into bite-sized pieces and place in a large microwave safe bowl.
Add 2 tablespoons of water to the bowl. Cover with plastic wrap.
Microwave for 4 minutes. Let sit for 2 minutes and then carefully remove the plastic wrap and drain water from the bowl.
Let cool for 20 minutes.
Add the sour cream, mayonnaise, vinegar, salt, and pepper to a small mixing bowl and whisk to combine.
Pour the sour cream mixture over the cauliflower. Add the bacon, cheddar, and chives to the bowl. Stir well to combine.
Place in the fridge to chill for at least 2 hours before serving.

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Notes

Not a fan of mayo? Swap in extra sour cream instead.

This will keep a few days in the fridge, though cauliflower does tend to start to smell a little fairly quickly. If you don't mind the smell, this is a great recipe to make ahead!

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