Cauliflower Salad

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Made with fresh cauliflower and crispy bacon tossed in a creamy, tangy dressing, this easy Cauliflower Salad is a wonderful side dish that pairs well with just about anything. Serve it for a family dinner or take it to a potluck and watch it disappear!

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Prep Time15

Cook Time10

Total Time25

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: cauliflower salad, cauliflower salad recipe

Servings: people

Ingredients

1 large head cauliflower cut into small florets
6 slices bacon
½ cup sour cream
¼ cup mayonnaise
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
½ tsp salt
½ tsp pepper
½ tsp garlic powder
1½ cups freshly shredded cheddar cheese
¼ cup finely chopped fresh chives scallions also work

Instructions

In a large nonstick skillet, bring ¼ to 1/3 cup water to a boil. Add cauliflower, cover, and steam until tender, about 4 minutes. Drain and let cool while you prep the other ingredients.
In the same skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper-towel lined plate to drain. Once cool, chop up until tiny pieces.
In a large bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and garlic powder until smooth. Fold in the cauliflower, cooked chopped bacon, cheddar cheese, and chives. Toss to coat.
Serve right away or chill for at least an hour for best flavor and enjoy.

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Notes

Use broccoli and cauliflower. Feel free to substitute half of the cauliflower for broccoli.

Omit the bacon. I like the flavor and texture the bacon adds, but you can easily omit it for a vegetarian dish.

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