Keto Cauliflower Potato Salad
The classic potato salad goes low carb! This mock keto potato salad contains only 4.6 grams of net carbs. Of couse, this salad does not contain a single real potato. We're using cauliflower as a stand-in. A wonderful side for sausages and any grilled meat or fish.
Servings: 4
Calories: 345kcal
Ingredients
- 1 large head of cauliflower 500g florets
- ⅔ cup mayonnaise 160g
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- ½ tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- ⅓ - ½ teaspoon paprika to taste
- ⅓ teaspoon garlic powder
- ⅓ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon cracked black pepper or to taste
- 2 eggs
- 1 spring onion finely chopped (15g)
- 1 tablespoon chives finely chopped
Instructions
- Remove the leaves and stalk from the cauliflower. Break into florets and chop into small florets about 1 - 1.5 cm.
- Heat a pan with 2 cups of water, bring to the boil on a medium heat and boil (covered with a lid) for about 4 - 5 minutes. Drain the water. Place on kitchen paper and pat dry as much as possible to remove any water but without smashing the cauliflower. Allow to fully cool. IMPORTANT! (See steamer, microwave and oven method in the recipe notes).
- Whilst the cauliflower is cooking, boil the eggs until hard boiled. 13 - 15 minutes. Run under the cold water tap to cool down and peel. Chop into chunks.
- Mix the dressing ingredients together in a bowl.
- Add the cauliflower to the mayonnaise and stir through the spring onion, chives and eggs. Option to add more seasoning to taste.
Notes
Net Carbs: 4.6g per serve
Storage: Fridge in an airtight container for 2 - 3 days
Alternative ways to cook cauliflower:
Steamer method
Place the cauliflower in a steamer with 2 inches of water in the bottom of a pan. Add the steamer with cauliflower and steam with the lid on for approximately 5 - 7 minutes.
Microwave method
Add the florets to a heatproof bowl with 1 tablespoon of water. Heat on high for 8-10 minutes.
Oven method
Place on a baking tray lined with greaseproof paper. Roast with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and a pinch of salt. 400F / 200C / 180 fan for about 20 - 25 minutes or until slightly golden.
Nutrition
Calories: 345kcal | Total Carbohydrates: 7.6g | Protein: 6.3g | Fat: 33.3g | Saturated Fat: 5.3g | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2.7g