Cauliflower Salad with Bacon

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Cauliflower Salad with Bacon

Inspired by the flavors of German potato salad, this Cauliflower Salad with Bacon is the perfect combination of savory and sweet and is finished off with peppery notes and parmesan cheese. Serve this warm salad recipe with grilled chicken, salmon, burgers, or even sausage for a meal everyone will love!

Course Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword bacon cauliflower salad, baked salads, cauliflower and bacon salad, cauliflower bacon salad, cauliflower salad, cauliflower salad with bacon, low carb potato salad, low carb salad, roasted cauliflower salad, warm cauliflower salad

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 25

Total Time 45

Servings

Calories 231kcal

Ingredients

½ lb bacon thick cut
1 head cauliflower cut into florets
2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 tsp granulated sugar
2 garlic cloves minced
2 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves optional
⅓ cup sliced red onions
shaved parmesan and/or black pepper to garnish (optional)

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 475℉ and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a skillet, fry up the bacon over medium heat for 8-10 minutes or until crisp, turning the bacon halfway through the cooking time. Set the bacon aside, reserving the bacon grease.
In a large bowl, toss together the cauliflower florets, bacon grease, apple cider vinegar, sugar, dijon mustard, and garlic.
Place the cauliflower onto the prepared baking sheet and roast for 25 minutes.
Sprinkle the cauliflower with crumbled bacon, thyme, parsley, and red onions. Gently toss to combine.
Serve the bacon cauliflower salad warm with shaved parmesan and freshly cracked pepper, if desired.

Notes

Storage Directions: Leftovers keep covered in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 4-5 days. They do not freeze well.
Reheating: Leftovers can be enjoyed cool or at room temperature. Individual servings of the salad can also be heated in the microwave on medium heat for 45 seconds -1 minute intervals, or until warmed through.
Variations:
- Cauliflower & Bacon Salad: Make broccoli cauliflower salad with bacon by using part broccoli and part cauliflower.
- German Cauliflower Potato Salad: Enjoy a new take on German potato salad by roasting half baby gold potatoes and half cauliflower in the bacon and seasoning mixture.
Chef's Tip: Remove the sharpness from the sliced red onions by rinsing them in cold water.

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