Creamy Avocado Cauliflower Salad (Whole30, Paleo, Low-carb)
This Whole30 Creamy Avocado Cauliflower Salad is a great choice if you are avoiding carbs since it’s made with cauliflower instead of potato and also the dressing is a great healthy alternative to creamy dairy sauces or even mayo-base dressings.
Servings 4 people
Calories 87kcal
Ingredients
- 1 small cauliflower head
- 2 slices bacon diced
- 5 tablespoon avocado creamy sauce. Get the recipe here.
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- ½ teaspoon fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
- In a large pot add about 2 cups of water and place a steamer basket in the bottom.
- Bring the water to a boil. Add the cauliflower florets into the steamer basket.
- Cover the pot and steam until the cauliflower florets are tender 6-8 minutes. The time will depend on how tender you prefer your cauliflower florets to be.
- Remove from the heat and also remove the lid from the pot. Let the cauliflower cool down for 2 minutes.
- While the cauliflower is steaming, heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add bacon and cook until brown and crispy. It’s about 6-8 minutes. Again the time will depend on how crispy you like your bacon to be. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and let them cool completely. Then, chop in small pieces.
- In a large bowl place the cooked cauliflower, , salt and pepper. Mix everything well. Top with bacon and fresh parsley. Enjoy cold or warm!
Notes
- You can buy pre-cut cauliflower florets to save time on prepping.
- Steaming is a must for this recipe. Boiling the cauliflower will lead them to be waterlogged.
- Don't have cauliflower? Make it with broccoli!
- To store: Due to the avocado sauce, this cauliflower salad needs to be consumed as soon as possible as the avocado in the sauce will oxidize. Store for up to 3 days in an airtight container.
Nutrition
Serving: 1/4 | Calories: 87kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 420mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g