⭐ Description
This Loaded Cauliflower Salad is everything you love about a loaded potato salad—but lighter, fresher, and low-carb. Tender cauliflower mixed with crispy bacon, cheese, and a creamy ranch-style dressing. It’s rich, satisfying, and perfect for meal prep 😍
🕒 Prep Time: 10 mins
🍳 Cook Time: 10 mins
❄️ Chill Time: 30 mins
⏱ Total Time: 50 mins
🍽 Servings: 4–6
🔥 Nutrition: ~310 kcal | 14g protein per serving
🛒 Ingredients
🥦 Base
1 medium head cauliflower (cut into florets)
6 slices bacon (crispy) 🥓
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 🧀
2–3 green onions (chopped) 🌿
🥣 Creamy Dressing
½ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp apple cider vinegar 🍎
½ tsp garlic powder 🧄
Salt & black pepper to taste
👨🍳 Instructions
Cook cauliflower
Steam or boil until tender but not mushy (5–7 mins)
Drain well and let cool completely ❄️
Cook bacon
Fry until crispy
Chop into bite-sized pieces
Make dressing
Mix mayo, sour cream, mustard, vinegar, garlic powder, salt & pepper
Combine everything
Add cauliflower, bacon, cheese, and green onions to a bowl
Mix & chill
Toss with dressing
Refrigerate 30 minutes for best flavor
