crunchy and sweet cauliflower salad
I am always looking for low calorie dishes that are quick and easy. They also have to pass the husband test. This one did. Great to make ahead in a big bowl to have it all week. Add any other of your favorite ingredients, like cucumbers, hard boiled eggs, and nuts. This is one that you can be creative with. It is all about the sweet with the crunchy!
prep time
20 Min
cook time
method
Microwave
yield
Ingredients
- 1 medium head of cauliflower
- 6 slices low sodium bacon
- 1 medium red onion
- 2 stalks celery, cut in small pieces
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries,(other dried fruit)
- 1 cup mayonnaise, light
- 1/4 cup splenda
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- - pepper to taste
- - top with sunflower seeds or nuts
How To Make crunchy and sweet cauliflower salad
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Step 1cut up head of cauliflower and remove stem. (I steam mine to soften a little)Cut up into bite size pieces and put in large bowl.
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Step 2add celery and red onion. Add any other veggies you would like at this point. Be creative! (Sometimes I add red, yellow peppers, cucumbers or even peas. What ever you have on hand.
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Step 3Make the dressing in seperate bowl. Mix the Mayo, splenda, apple cider vinegar and pepper to taste. Whisk until mixed. Add more apple cider vinegar to thin the dressing if you would like.
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Step 4Mix the salad with the dressing and refrigerate for about two hours before serving. Top with sunflower seeds or nuts for that extra added Crunch!
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Category:
Other Salads
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Tag:
#Healthy
Keyword:
#Low
Keyword:
#cauliflower
Keyword:
#diet
Keyword:
#Calorie
Ingredient:
Vegetable
Method:
Microwave
Culture:
American
Diet:
Low Carb
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