Loaded Baked Potato Salad. Yum.
I repeat again. Yum.
Only oof. If you’re like me and millions of others, you have a nightshade intolerance that extends to potatoes. Eat them with said intolerance and you may to deal with inflammation, stomach problems and weight gain.
Nobody needs that; we just want a delicious salad to enjoy with meals, cookouts and barbecues. Can I hear an allelu?
Enter the new and improved Loaded Baked Potato Salad with buh buh buh buuhhhhhhh Cauliflower! (You never saw that coming).
Tip: You can half broccoli with the cauliflower for an even more colorful, flavorful dish.
A good friend of mine this week tempted my taste buds with the most amazing, warm potato salad ever. Because of the high carbohydrate content (at roughly 33 carbs per serving), with a little ingenuity, you can enjoy this flavorful, cauliflower, lower carb version without the guilt.
Tip: Don’t have sour cream? Use Greek Yogurt instead.
I can’t say enough good things about this dish. This robust, warm, side is reminiscent of loaded, baked potatoes. And at only 5 net carbs per serving, you’re doing your waistline a favor–and your tongue a flavor. Rhyming points. Woot!
Tip: You can boil the cauliflower instead of roasting it. Boil until fork tender, about 5-10 minutes.
Double or triple this recipe for company, because it will disappear.
Loaded Roasted Cauliflower Salad
32 ounces cauliflower florets (about 6 cups florets and stems, cubed)
4 Tbsp olive oil
6 strips bacon, cooked and chopped
4 Tbsp chives, dried (6-8 Tbsp fresh, chopped)
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
1 cup cheddar cheese
Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
Cube cauliflower into slightly smaller bites (think roughly 1/2″ x 1/2″), as though you’re cubing a potato.
Toss with olive oil and spread out on a roasting pan into one single layer. Cook for 10 minutes. Stir. Cook 10 minutes more. Let cool slightly.
Combine mayonnaise with sour cream. Mix with cooled, roasted cauliflower. Mix in 4 slices bacon bits, 3 Tbsp chives, and 1/2 of the cheese.
Top with the rest of the cheese. Heat in the oven for 10-15 minutes (or until the cheese melts). Top with the rest of the bacon and chives. Serve warm. Refrigerate remaining.
Makes 12, 1/2 cup servings.
Per 1/2 cup serving: Calories: 385, Carbohydrates: 6.4 g, Fiber: 1.4 g, Net Carbohydrates: 5 g, Protein: 7.4 g, Fat: 37.4 g
yarnovermatter says
That looks wonderful! Once I finish my fat fast I’m gonna try this.
Jamie says
Awesome. I hope you like it! I really love how easy it is.
CINDY says
This dish was amazing! My husband loved it. So your recipe does not call for anything low fat, so if you added turkey bacon and low fat cheese like I did, you would have less carb, fat and calories? ? Right?
Katharine Crage says
If you are on a true low carb program none of those changes will make a difference. FAT does not make one FAT, complex and simple carbs do.
Brenda says
Looks yummy. I shared it on Pinterest; hope you’re okay with that.
Jamie says
Thanks so much for pinning. I really appreciate it!
Robin Bayne says
That looks great!
Jamie says
Thank you, Robin. You and Nel need to come over. I’ll make more. 😀
Shari L Hottel says
OMG this looks wonderful!!!!!!!
Jamie says
It so is! the cheese is pretty orange in that picture. It looks even better in person.
Dinah says
wow awesome! can’t wait to try it. I’d have never thought of roasting the cauliflower.
Jamie says
You can roast it or boil it. If you throw in a wee bit of garlic at the end of roasting, even more flavor.
Erica says
From the picture it looks like it was roasted on a grill. Can it be done in the oven covered up? Sorry for being so green.
Jamie says
Hi, Erica! You are not green. Ask away! I roasted the cauliflower on a pan in the oven to see if it gave the cauli some extra bite, but I know you could easily boil or steam the cauliflower instead if you just want to let ‘er rip! I am all about what you like and can manage in the time you have available and with the resources you have.
Ashley says
i swear, its like you read my mind..i’ve been thinking of making something like this for about a month now,but i’m always afraid its going to turn out weird & there i’ll be with a bowl full of mushy wasted cauliflower (& wasted cauliflower really does break my heart) but this sounds perfect..i forget about mayo! i know thats kinda dumb,but since i’ve never been a huge fan of it, i tend to under estimate its ability to make a dish really pop.
i cant wait to go home & make this for this weekend. thanks again!
Jamie says
I am so glad you’re finally going to make those thoughts a reality! I had never even considered a dish like this, but my friend’s dinner side forced my hand. It had to be done.
LynnMarie Millette says
Looks great and I need a dish for a Labor Day Cookout so this one will be it! Thanks.
Jamie says
I am so glad! I really think it’s a hit.
barb1225 says
I just discovered that I love cauliflower mashed “potatoes” and this looks delish! I just bought some cauliflower and I am making this tonight!! Thanks!
Jamie says
This is even better than loaded mashed cauliflower because you’re getting those wonderful little chunks of fun.
Vikki says
The directions say to mix in half the cheese….so I’m assuming even though it doesn’t say so, you sprinkle the other half on top? It looks yummy…and I have all of the ingredients on hand.
Jamie says
Yes! Top with the rest of the cheese before baking. I amended. Thanks for the catch!
RP says
You rock. This is happening today!
Jamie says
Sweet! I hope you like it as much as we do.
Patty says
making this tonight!! Yumm, has BACON!
sjwnana says
OH OH OH……..Jamie this looks devine.. thank you so much..
best wishes on the challenge……..I am with you all the way..
sending hugs…
Jamie says
Thank you! *hugs back*
DarcsFalcon says
Looks delicious! I can’t wait to try it. 🙂
Jamie says
Thanks! Let me know what you think if you have time? I appreciate it!
sexyladypants says
I made it…and ate it. ‘Twas delicious!
Thanks for the recipe!
Jamie says
Woohoo! Thanks for taking the time to let me know. BTW, love your moniker.
Deb Sullivan says
I wish there was an easier way to print the recipe without all the pages….
Jamie says
You can! The button below the post to the right is a “Print Friendly” button. Just press that button to eliminate as much of the recipe as you’d like!
sneekersmom says
I just made this and my cauliflower hating 14 year old daughter LICKED the plate!!
Soooooooo Yummy!!! A definite keeper!
This was my first time roasting cauliflower, and I can’t believe how yummy it is!
🙂
Jamie says
I am so happy to hear this. Thanks so much for taking the time to let me know!
Terra says
Love the roasted cauliflower. I used Miracle Whip- not recommmended, was all I had. I’m making it tomorrow with real Mayo and really looking forward to it 🙂
Jamie says
Miracle Whip is delicious. I just wish they made it with stevia. In my world, they would. 😛
Patti says
Jamie, I have just recently discovered your website and am thrilled. Tried the coleslaw posted this same date and it was great but this one is going to be my new go-to comfort food. I have done fairly well this summer on the low-carb way of eating as produce is plentiful and I’m not as hungry with the heat. However, I was worried about this fall and winter when I love warm comfort foods and now I have this great recipe. Can’t wait to try many of the other recipes you have posted. Thank you for doing this! Please never stop! 🙂
Jamie says
Thank you for being so sweet, Patti! I love making new friends and knowing I can help out, too. Your words mean so much.
Denise Boyd says
Jamie, I made this today to see if it’s something I might want to take to a family get together the last weekend of September. The answer is a loud and delicious “Yes!!” I’m telling y’all, if you haven’t tried this, doooo eeeeet! NAO! Our family has several vegetarians and low carbers so I tried this with Morningstar Farms veggie bacon and it works just fine. I think it will become a requested dish at get togethers. Thank you, Jamie! Once again, you’ve come to the rescue. 🙂
Jamie says
I am so glad this recipe is a hit! I was surprised at how much we loved it, too. I mean, I expected like, but the entire batch was gone pretty fast.
Miki says
So I have made this twice in the past 5 days – it is sooo amazing! Last nite when I made it I did something a little different you may enjoy….. I bake my bacon in the oven on a jelly roll pan typically, so I did that and then when it was done I removed the bacon and just added the cauliflower right into the bacon fat and roasted it like that – added a wonderful flavor!
Jamie says
Ooh. You had me at bacon… Want! I love your idea of using the bacon grease for the potatoes.
Jennifer Tegen DeLoughary says
I’m making this today for a party we are having. Hoping it turns out as good as it looks and sounds.
Jamie says
Hi, Jennifer! I don’t think you’ll be disappointed based on the feedback I’ve been receiving. I’d love your feedback, too!
Sarah says
Yum! I halved the recipe and cooked a 16oz bag of frozen cauliflower according to the package and then squeezed out some of the moisture before proceeding with adding the other ingredients (no oil, since I wasn’t roasting, and salt and pepper to taste). My husband was blown away and we just loved it. Felt like we were indulging big time, while we were staying right on track. Can’t wait to make it again! Love your site Jamie!
Jamie says
I am so so happy you liked this recipe, Sarah! Thanks so much for your kind words and for letting me know what you guys think. I really appreciate it.
Patti says
I have complimented this dish before when first tried but have to do it again! I personally think the roasting part gives it an extra flavor that goes well in a casserole dish and makes its texture firmer and not mushy. This was a BIG hit at my Thanksgiving table (had it this past weekend because I will be working on the actual holiday). I have had countless requests for the recipe from different family members who are not on a low-carb diet. That’s just how yummy it is. The only substitute I have made is to use Hormel Real Bacon Pieces instead of crumbled bacon. So much easier and you don’t have a skillet of bacon grease to get rid of before company comes! Twice we have made this dish up completely the night before and it stood up well to that too. We bake it as usual about an hour before serving and it is delicious. We roast the cauliflower the night before and then mix all the other ingredients with it and have it in a baking dish ready to go! Also had turkey, ham, french-style green beans with a little melted cheese, and a low-carb pumpkin cheesecake (mine was no bake) with an almond flour crust for dessert. Yummm! Everyone was pleased and felt virtuous because they had helped me stick to my diet and helped themselves in the process. I had even lost another pound the next morning! 🙂
Jamie VanEaton says
I LOVE LOVE LOVE this, Patti. And that you made such an amazing dish and then proceeded to lose a pound? Phenomenal!
Patti says
I have to admit though, Jamie, that the weight loss was probably due in large part to frantically cooking all weekend and cleaning house in preparation for company and I wasn’t all that hungry when I finally sat down to eat, LOL!
Jamie VanEaton says
That’ll do it, too. Though, seriously, you could have also used that as an excuse to splurge.
Margaret says
I love this idea I love all the ingredients so I can’t loose . thank you so much xx
Jamie VanEaton says
You are so welcome! Patti also added some of her recipe tips below for her preparation. They are pretty cool!
Inez says
Love this recipe! I’ve been looking for something for Thanksgiving.
I know they make a frozen garlic cauliflower, has anyone tried using that?
I’m definetly making this!
Thank you again for all the work you do with these recipes!
Jamie VanEaton says
Thanks so much! Hopefully someone will have thoughts about the frozen…
Melissa Black says
Thank you – tried this today and and my whole family loved it 🙂 The roasted cauliflower was the best surprise, as it turned out to have the best consistency. Yummy!
Jamie VanEaton says
Isn’t that strange how that makes all of the difference? It’s that extra little step…
Beth DiGesu says
I made this tonight with a roasted chicken. I didn’t have any cauliflower so I used 1/2 broccoli and 1/2 cabbage. THIS WAS DELICIOUS!!!!!!!!!! This made me feel like I was being naughty 🙂
Jamie VanEaton says
Ooh! I love naughty, and I love that you tried different veggies! I’ll bet it would be good with brussels sprouts or an addition of sun-dried tomato to the broccoli, too.
Natalia says
Honestly, this is ridiculous! I cannot wait to try this! I just roasted cauliflower for the very first time this week, and it was the most spectacular flavor EVER! i cannot wait to add cheese and bacon to it. What doesn’t improve when you add bacon to it?! THANK YOU
Jennifer says
I just made this recipe the other day and am making it again right now!!! Loved it!! My daughter had it the next day straight from the fridge. I am looking forward to adding celery, onion, and egg once the salad is cold and making it even more like my mom’s potato salad:) I am so glad I found your site, thank you for all you do for us low-carbers!!!
Jen says
Hey! Can you freeze this? It sounds amazing!
stephanie says
Does anyone think using avocado in place of the mayo would taste okay? I have some anti-mayo people in my house! (maybe I could get away with 1/4 cup mayo, 1/4 sour cream and 1/2 cup Greek yogurt?
Your Lighter Side says
That would be a good replacement!
Carolyn says
I made this for dinner tonight, it was so good! I added goat cheese & one cube of laughing cow, will make this again 🙂
Your Lighter Side says
Yummm
leah says
As it serves 12 could you freeze this or not? how long would it last in the fridge? Sorry pretty basic questions I guess but I am new to cooking and to Low carbing.
Your Lighter Side says
You can freeze and I would suggest no more than 3 days in the fridge 🙂
Lyn says
My kids love this!! Ita always a huge hit with a crowd.