Loaded Bacon Ranch Cauliflower Salad

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The Loaded Bacon Ranch Cauliflower Salad is so good that you won’t even miss the potatoes!

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Cauliflower is on my shopping list every single week.  We eat it so often, it might be borderline crazy.  I just love it.  It’s such a versatile ingredient and I use it regularly in so many different ways that I never get tired of it.

This Loaded Bacon Ranch Cauliflower Salad was inspired by a somewhat similar potato dish I saw in a magazine and the fact that I often see loaded french fries served with ranch dressing.  I figured if the combination works for potatoes, I could easily substitute cauliflower to make a healthy, delicious recipe suitable for low-carb diets.  If you’re not following a keto or low-carb diet, you will totally still love this recipe.  It might just be more of a special treat or guilty pleasure recipe instead.

I make this dish as a side for barbecues and summer cookouts, but have eaten it on it’s own for lunch a time or two, as well.  It’s also a great dish to bring to pot-lucks or a get-together with family and friends.  Who doesn’t love food covered in bacon and cheese??

The best part?  This is a super easy recipe that can be tossed together pretty quickly!

Loaded Bacon Ranch Cauliflower Salad

Prep!

Cut the cauliflower into bite size pieces.  Shred the cheese, if necessary, dice the onion and celery, and thinly slice the green onions.  If you don’t have leftover bacon to use, you will need to cook and crumble that as well.

If you are going to steam the cauliflower in a steamer pot, you will want to get the water on the stove top to boil as soon as possible.  Directions on how to steam the cauliflower in the microwave are included in the recipe card notes.

Create!

Steam the cauliflower in a steamer pot or the microwave until fork tender.  Drain, and run under cold water to stop the cooking process and cool it down. Place in a medium-size bowl.

Stir in the ranch dressing, onion, celery, cheddar cheese, and bacon until well combined.

Present!

Place in a serving dish and top with the extra cheddar cheese, bacon, and green onions.

Enjoy!

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Loaded Bacon Ranch Cauliflower Salad

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

10 mins

Total Time

20 mins

 

This Loaded Bacon Ranch Cauliflower Salad is so good, you won't even miss the potatoes!

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Gluten Free, Low Carb

Servings: 8 servings

Calories: 162 kcal

Author: Lauren

Ingredients

• 1 medium head cauliflower * cut into bite size pieces
• 4 slices bacon * cooked and crumbled
• 1/2 Cup ranch dressing
• 1/2 Cup cheddar cheese * shredded
• 1/4 Cup onion * diced small
• 1/4 Cup celery * diced small
• 2 green onions * sliced thin for garnish

Instructions

1. Cut the cauliflower into bite size pieces.  Shred the cheese, if necessary, dice the onion and celery, and thinly slice the green onions.  If you don't have leftover bacon to use, you will need to cook and crumble that as well.

   ** If you are going to steam the cauliflower in a steamer pot, you will want to get the water on the stove top to boil as soon as possible.  Directions on how to steam the cauliflower in the microwave are included in the recipe card notes below.

2. Steam the cauliflower in a steamer pot or the microwave until fork tender.  Drain, and run under cold water to stop the cooking process and cool it down. Place in a medium-size bowl.

3. Stir in the ranch dressing, onion, celery, cheddar cheese, and bacon until well combined.

4. Place in a serving dish and top with the extra cheddar cheese, bacon, and green onions.
   

Recipe Notes

 

** Nutritional information is an estimate and may vary.

 

• to steam cut cauliflower in the microwave, place it in a microwave-safe bowl with 1/2 Cup of water.  Microwave on high for 6-8 minutes, until it reaches desired level of tenderness.  Drain and rinse under cool water to stop the cooking process

Nutrition Facts

Loaded Bacon Ranch Cauliflower Salad

Amount Per Serving (1 serving)

Calories 162 Calories from Fat 126

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 14g 22%

Saturated Fat 4g 20%

Cholesterol 19mg 6%

Sodium 299mg 12%

Potassium 213mg 6%

Total Carbohydrates 4g 1%

Dietary Fiber 1g 4%

Sugars 1g

Protein 4g 8%

Vitamin A 1.7%

Vitamin C 32.3%

Calcium 6.9%

Iron 2.3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.