Cauliflower Salad

Gluten Free
Health score
2%
Cauliflower Salad
20 min.
16
177kcal

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Looking for a delicious and satisfying side dish that will impress your guests? Look no further than this delightful Cauliflower Salad! Perfect for any occasion, this gluten-free recipe is not only quick to prepare—ready in just 20 minutes—but also serves a crowd with 16 generous portions. Whether you're hosting a family gathering, a picnic, or a casual get-together, this salad is sure to be a hit.

The star of this dish is the fresh cauliflower, which is beautifully complemented by the savory crunch of crispy bacon. The creamy dressing, made with mayonnaise and a hint of sweetness from sugar, brings all the flavors together, creating a delightful contrast of textures. With the addition of finely chopped onion and green bell pepper, this salad is not only visually appealing but also packed with flavor.

And let’s not forget the rich, gooey Colby Monterey Jack cheese that adds a delicious creaminess to every bite. This Cauliflower Salad is versatile enough to serve as a side dish, antipasti, starter, or even a snack. With its appealing taste and satisfying ingredients, it’s bound to become a favorite in your recipe collection. So grab your frying pan and bowl, and let’s get cooking!

Ingredients

  • 10 slices bacon cut into 1/2 inch slices
  • cup salad dressing 
  • 0.3 cup sugar 
  • lb cauliflower separated
  • small onion finely chopped
  • small bell pepper green finely chopped
  • oz colby cheese cut into 1/2 inch cubes

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • paper towels

Directions

  1. In 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat, cook bacon pieces 5 to 7 minutes or until crisp.
  2. Drain on paper towels; set aside.
  3. In large bowl, stir together mayonnaise and sugar. Stir in cauliflower, onion, and bell pepper until vegetables are coated with mayonnaise mixture.
  4. Just before serving, stir in cheese.
  5. Sprinkle with bacon.

Nutrition Facts

Calories177kcal
Protein14.07%
Fat66.27%
Carbs19.66%

Properties

Glycemic Index
8.69
Glycemic Load
2.82
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
7.2056520788566%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.02mg
Luteolin
0.27mg
Isorhamnetin
0.22mg
Kaempferol
0.24mg
Quercetin
1.3mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:177.32kcal
8.87%
Fat:13.29g
20.44%
Saturated Fat:5.2g
32.52%
Carbohydrates:8.87g
2.96%
Net Carbohydrates:7.58g
2.76%
Sugar:6.16g
6.84%
Cholesterol:22.54mg
7.51%
Sodium:339.84mg
14.78%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:6.35g
12.69%
Vitamin C:31.43mg
38.1%
Vitamin K:17.76µg
16.91%
Phosphorus:113.92mg
11.39%
Calcium:113.67mg
11.37%
Folate:36.16µg
9.04%
Vitamin B6:0.18mg
8.86%
Selenium:5.49µg
7.85%
Potassium:241.64mg
6.9%
Vitamin B2:0.1mg
5.96%
Manganese:0.11mg
5.35%
Zinc:0.77mg
5.16%
Fiber:1.29g
5.15%
Vitamin B1:0.08mg
5.07%
Vitamin B5:0.49mg
4.94%
Vitamin B3:0.9mg
4.5%
Magnesium:15.47mg
3.87%
Vitamin A:168.47IU
3.37%
Vitamin E:0.48mg
3.23%
Vitamin B12:0.19µg
3.11%
Iron:0.47mg
2.59%
Copper:0.04mg
2.08%