Cauliflower Potato Salad Recipe
A refreshing and creamy cauliflower potato salad that replaces traditional potatoes with steamed cauliflower for a lighter twist. Combined with hard boiled eggs, celery, dill relish, and a tangy dressing made from mayonnaise, mustard, and fresh dill, this salad is perfect for a light lunch or a flavorful side dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Salt
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables & Eggs
- 1 large cauliflower head
- 4–6 hard boiled eggs, divided
- 1 medium celery stalk, finely diced
For the Dressing
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup prepared mustard
- 1/4 cup dill relish
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill
- 1 1/4 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
For Garnish
- Paprika, for sprinkling
- Sprig of parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Cauliflower: Cut the cauliflower into bite-sized pieces and set aside for steaming.
- Steam the Cauliflower: Pour about 1 inch of water into a large pot and add 1 teaspoon of salt. Bring the water to a boil, then reduce heat to medium. Add the cauliflower pieces and cover with a lid. Steam for 8-10 minutes or until the cauliflower is tender when pierced with a fork.
- Drain and Cool: Once tender, drain the water from the pot and let the cauliflower cool in the colander or strainer for 10 minutes.
- Combine Salad Ingredients: Transfer the cooled cauliflower to a large mixing bowl. Slice and dice 3 hard boiled eggs and add to the bowl along with the finely diced celery, dill relish, mayonnaise, mustard, and fresh dill. Gently toss the ingredients to coat evenly.
- Season the Salad: Add the white vinegar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and ground pepper to the bowl. Stir well to distribute the seasoning evenly. Adjust salt and pepper according to taste.
- Chill: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate the salad for at least 2 hours to allow flavors to meld.
- Garnish and Serve: Before serving, sprinkle the salad with paprika. Garnish with sliced hard boiled eggs and a sprig of parsley for an appealing presentation. Enjoy your healthy cauliflower potato salad!
Notes
- Steaming the cauliflower instead of boiling helps retain more nutrients and prevents waterlogging.
- You can adjust the amount of mayonnaise and mustard based on your preferred creaminess and tang.
- Use fresh dill for the best flavor, but dried dill can be substituted if needed (reduce quantity to about 1 teaspoon).
- Hard boiled eggs can be prepared in advance and stored in the fridge for convenience.
- This salad tastes even better the next day, once chilled and flavors have combined.
Keywords: Cauliflower salad, potato salad alternative, low carb salad, creamy salad, hard boiled egg salad, steamed cauliflower
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