Best Bacon Cauliflower Tossed Salad Recipes

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CAULIFLOWER SALAD WITH CHEDDAR AND BACON



Cauliflower Salad with Cheddar and Bacon image

My aunt has been bringing this cold dish to our family reunion for years, and there's never any left.

Provided by TAMATHAK

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Cauliflower

Time 2h15m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 head cauliflower, cut into small florets
1 red onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
8 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese
1 ½ cups cooked crumbled bacon
2 cups creamy salad dressing (such as Miracle Whip®)
½ cup white sugar

Steps:

  • Toss cauliflower, onion, and green bell pepper together in a bowl; add Cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon. Stir salad dressing and sugar together in a separate bowl, pour into cauliflower mixture, and toss until well coated. Chill in the refrigerator until flavors blend, about 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 183.9 calories, Carbohydrate 9 g, Cholesterol 29 mg, Fat 13.2 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 7.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 492.7 mg, Sugar 7.8 g

BACON CAULIFLOWER SALAD



Bacon Cauliflower Salad image

My Aunt Lavern's special cauliflower salad recipe combines crispy-crunchy ingredients with a creamy dressing that's ever so slightly sweet. -Kelly Ward Hartman, Cape Coral, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 medium head cauliflower, broken into florets
1 pound sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 cup cubed cheddar cheese
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 cup mayonnaise
2 to 4 teaspoons sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine cauliflower, bacon, cheese, green pepper and onion. In another bowl, combine mayonnaise and sugar; spoon over cauliflower mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 308 calories, Fat 28g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 456mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

LOADED SUMMER CAULIFLOWER SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY



Loaded Summer Cauliflower Salad Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: cauliflower, olive oil, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, hard-boiled eggs, bacon, shredded cheddar cheese, scallions, French's yellow mustard, mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic powder, paprika, freshly ground black pepper, kosher salt

Provided by Nathan Ng

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 head cauliflower, cut into florets
olive oil
kosher salt
freshly ground black pepper
3 hard-boiled eggs, peeled
6 slices bacon, cooked
¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 scallions, thinly sliced, plus more for garnish
1 tablespoon French's yellow mustard
⅔ cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons lemon juice
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400ºF.
  • In a bowl, toss cauliflower with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread in an even layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Roast for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until edges of the cauliflower start to brown and florets are tender. Remove from oven, let cool for a few minutes, then transfer to a large bowl.
  • Slice hard-boiled eggs in half, then slice each half into 4 pieces. Roughly chop the bacon slices. Add the eggs and bacon to the bowl, along with cheddar cheese and scallions.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk dressing ingredients together until smooth. Pour dressing over cauliflower and toss to coat everything well. Garnish with extra sliced scallions before serving.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 621 calories, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fat 59 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 12 grams, Sugar 4 grams

MAKE AHEAD CAULIFLOWER SALAD



Make Ahead Cauliflower Salad image

My mom's famous make-ahead cauliflower salad for picnics and barbeques.

Provided by Iwnbb

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Cauliflower

Time P1DT35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound bacon
1 head iceberg lettuce, finely chopped
1 head cauliflower, florets finely chopped
1 large red onion, shaved thin
1 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons white sugar
⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 dash ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels. Chop into small pieces.
  • Layer iceberg lettuce, cauliflower, red onion, bacon, mayonnaise, sugar, and Parmesan cheese in a large bowl, in that order. Cover tightly with plastic wrap. Place a heavy pan on top of the salad to press it down.
  • Refrigerate for 24 to 36 hours, checking occasionally that salad is still pressed down.
  • Toss salad; season with black pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 365.9 calories, Carbohydrate 13.6 g, Cholesterol 33.9 mg, Fat 30.8 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 10.7 g, SaturatedFat 6.4 g, Sodium 666.5 mg, Sugar 8.8 g

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