Description
This Ranch Cauliflower Salad is a delicious and creamy low-carb dish perfect for a side or light meal. The combination of cauliflower, bacon, cheddar cheese, and a tangy ranch dressing creates a flavorful salad that’s sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
Cauliflower Salad:
- 1 medium head cauliflower (cut into small florets)
- 1/2 cup cooked and crumbled bacon
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
Dressing:
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons ranch seasoning mix
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together the sour cream, mayonnaise, ranch seasoning, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the cauliflower florets, bacon, cheddar cheese, red onion, and chives to the bowl.
- Toss and Chill: Toss everything until the cauliflower is well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Serve: Stir gently before serving and garnish with extra chives or bacon, if desired.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream.
- Add diced celery or chopped hard-boiled eggs for extra texture.
- Best served chilled.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 430 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
