German Cauliflower Salad
This fabulous German Cauliflower Salad is our keto-friendly interpretation of the classic German potato salad. It is the perfect summer side dish idea for picnics and BBQs and will satisfy your cravings without weighing you down with carbs!
Ingredients
- 1 large head cauliflower chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 8 slices bacon
- 6 tbsp apple cider vinegar divided
- 1/4 cup reserved bacon fat strained
- 1/2 cup chopped red onion
- 1 1/2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp garlic paste or minced garlic
- 1/2 tsp pink salt or to taste
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper or to taste
- 1/4 cup flat leaf parsley roughly chopped
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Add the cauliflower and cook until tender, about 5-7 minutes.
- While the cauliflower is cooking, chop the bacon into 1/2-inch pieces and cook over medium heat until crisp.
- Use a slotted spoon to remove the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Strain the bacon fat in the pan and reserve 1/4 cup.
- Drain the cauliflower and return it to the pot.
- Drizzle 3 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar over the cauliflower and put a lid on to allow it to steam and absorb the vinegar, about 5 minutes.
- In the same skillet you cooked the bacon in, reheat the 1/4 cup bacon fat over medium heat until hot.
- Stir in the onion and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Add the mustard, garlic, the rest of the apple cider vinegar, and season with salt and pepper. Cook for 2 more minutes.
- Remove the lid from the cauliflower and pour the dressing over it.
- Gently toss with a rubber spatula to coat the cauliflower with the dressing. Allow it to sit for 2 minutes.
- Stir in the chopped parsley and reserved bacon.
- Serve immediately or let cool to room temperature and then serve.
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Nutrition
Calories: 259kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 7gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 29mgSodium: 489mgPotassium: 532mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 225IUVitamin C: 72mgCalcium: 45mgIron: 1mg
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