A chilled side salad that features roasted cauliflower, bacon and crunchy vegetables dressed with a tangy sauce. This salad is a perfect side dish for BBQ or as a light lunch on the patio. Filling and fantastic replacement for high carb pasta salads.
1CauliflowerFresh roasted or steamed florets- medium sized head- about 4 cups
6slicescrispy baconcrumbled
2hard boiled eggschopped
1/2cupCelery thinly Sliced
1/4cupgreen onions ( about 1/2 small bunch)or to taste
2tbspcapers
1/4tspred pepper flakes
1/2cupmayonnaise
1/4cupmustardor to taste- I like stone ground but use what you like.
salt & pepperto taste
Instructions
Roast cauliflower, fry bacon and hard boil eggs at once to save time if you havent already. See the post for an easy roasted cauliflower recipe, or you can use steamed cauliflower florets if you prefer.
Chop vegetables, eggs, bacon and add them to a large mixing bowl.
Mix mustard, mayo, pepper flakes and capers in a separate bowl.
Add the remaining ingredients and sauce mixture and combine with the vegetables. Taste and add salt and pepper to your liking.
Serve and enjoy or IMMEDIATELY store in the fridge for 3-5 days in an airtight container.
Notes
3 NET CARBS PER SERVINGIf you have any special ingredients to add than make sure to add those to your calorie and carb count if you are following a strict diet for health reasons.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 225kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 19g | Sodium: 506mg | Fiber: 3g | Net Carbs: 3g | Fat Ratio per Serving: 76% | Protein Ratio per Serving: 14.22% | Carb Ratio per Serving: 5.33%