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Ultimate Cauliflower Potato Salad


  • Author: jackson-walker
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A creamy, flavorful twist on the classic potato salad featuring cauliflower for a lighter alternative.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 medium head of cauliflower
  • 2 large russet potatoes
  • 3 large hard-boiled eggs
  • 1 cup diced celery
  • 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Paprika for garnish

Instructions

  1. Prep your veggies: Wash and cut the cauliflower and potatoes into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Cook till tender: Boil potatoes for 10-12 minutes, add cauliflower for another 3-4 minutes.
  3. Drain and cool: Transfer to a colander and let them cool.
  4. Hard boil the eggs: Boil eggs for 12-14 minutes, then cool and peel.
  5. Combine and mix: In a bowl, mix cooled vegetables, eggs, celery, and onion.
  6. Make it creamy: Whisk mayo, mustard, vinegar, salt, and pepper; pour over the salad and mix gently.
  7. Chill out: Cover and refrigerate for at least an hour.
  8. Serve it up: Season to taste and garnish with paprika.

Notes

For a vegan version, replace mayonnaise with vegan mayo and hard-boiled eggs with silken tofu.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Boiling
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 250mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 15g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: cauliflower salad, potato salad, summer side dish, easy recipe, healthy recipe