Description

This Cauliflower Potato Salad is a refreshing and healthy alternative to traditional potato salad, featuring tender-crisp steamed cauliflower and hard boiled eggs tossed in a creamy, tangy dressing with mustard, dill relish, and fresh herbs. Perfect for a light side dish or picnic addition, it combines classic flavors with a low-carb twist.

Ingredients

Scale

Main Ingredients

1 large head cauliflower
2 hard boiled eggs

Dressing

1/3 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon mustard
1 tablespoon dill relish
2 teaspoons finely diced onion
1 teaspoon fresh dill
1 teaspoon chopped chives
1 teaspoon vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt (more to taste)
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika

Instructions

Prepare the Cauliflower: Cut the cauliflower into bite-sized pieces, similar to how you would cut potatoes for potato salad. Rinse thoroughly and drain to remove any dirt or debris.
Steam the Cauliflower: Add just enough water to cover the bottom of a 12-inch skillet and bring it to a boil over medium-high heat. Place the cauliflower in the skillet and cover it to allow steaming. Alternatively, use a steamer basket on the stovetop.
Check for Doneness: Steam the cauliflower for 3 to 5 minutes, testing tenderness with a fork. When the fork slides in easily, remove the cauliflower and transfer it to a large bowl. Be careful not to overcook to avoid mushiness, aiming for a tender-crisp texture.
Chop the Eggs: Chop the hard boiled eggs into small pieces and add them to the bowl with the cauliflower.
Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, mustard, dill relish, finely diced onion, fresh dill, chopped chives, vinegar, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Combine Salad and Dressing: Gently fold the dressing into the cauliflower and egg mixture, stirring carefully to coat all pieces evenly without breaking them apart. Sprinkle the top with paprika for extra color and flavor.
Chill Before Serving: Refrigerate the salad for at least 1 hour to let the flavors meld and ensure the salad is served cold and refreshing.

Notes

Make sure not to oversteam the cauliflower to keep a pleasant, slightly crisp texture.
For best results, chill the salad well before serving to enhance the flavors.
You can substitute dill relish with sweet pickle relish if you prefer a slightly sweeter flavor.
This salad can be prepared a day ahead to save time and improve flavor blending.
Adjust salt and pepper to taste after mixing the salad to suit your preference.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Category: Salad
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Cauliflower salad, potato salad alternative, healthy side dish, low carb salad, egg salad, creamy dressing