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    Home » Recipes » Keto

    Published: May 13, 2019 · Last Updated: Dec 23, 2021 by Kyndra Holley

    Loaded Mock Keto Potato Salad

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    Loaded Mock Keto Potato Salad | Peace Love and Low Carb
    Loaded Mock Keto Potato Salad | Peace Love and Low Carb
    Loaded Mock Potato Salad | Peace Love and Low Carb
    Loaded Mock Keto Potato Salad | Peace Love and Low Carb

    This Loaded Mock Keto Potato Salad is the perfect low carb substitution for traditional potato salad. Perfect to take to your next keto potluck or barbecue

    Loaded Mock Keto Potato Salad | Peace Love and Low Carb

    Looking for Keto 4th of July Recipes? Try this Keto Potato Salad

    When it comes to barbecue side dishes, finding something that works for keto can be tricky, especially if you grew up enjoying the traditional pasta and potato options like I did. One thing that I love about this mock potato salad recipe is that it doesn't feel like a compromise. Using roasted cauliflower really adds some depth beyond what a traditional potato salad is known for.

    You can't go wrong with a mix of roasted cauliflower, generous helpings of crispy bacon, perfectly cooked hardboiled eggs, cheese, fresh chopped green onions, and pickles. Combine that mix with classic flavors from Dijon mustard, paprika, garlic powder, then add some sour cream and mayo to bind it all together and layer in some creaminess, and boom: you've got the perfect summer salad recipe.

    Loaded Mock Keto Potato Salad | Peace Love and Low Carb

    How to roast cauliflower

    What makes this recipe better than all the other cauliflower salad recipes is the crispy roasted cauliflower. To get the best flavor out of this keto potato salad, you'll want to roast your cauliflower until tender and golden brown, about 25 minutes at 400ºF. The secret is to spread your cauliflower evenly over your rimmed baking sheet -- any crowding will keep it from getting nice and roasty. Just a drizzle of olive oil works best, too much will make the cauliflower mushy. I like to generously season with salt and pepper so that I'm starting with a nicely seasoned base to compliment all the other ingredients.

    This is one of my favorite quick and easy keto meals because I can prep all the other ingredients while the cauliflower is roasting. You can serve this mock potato salad year round, but my favorite time to enjoy it is at a keto barbecue.

    Loaded Mock Keto Potato Salad | Peace Love and Low Carb

    Fun ways to mix up this low carb potato salad

    • Sub capers in place of the dill pickles. Better yet, use both!
    • Use Keto Ranch Dressing in place of sour cream
    • Mix in some Keto Barbecue Sauce for a sweet and tangy version
    • Add cream cheese and jalapeños for jalapeño popper keto potato salad
    • Add Cajun Seasoning for a little kick
    • Use roasted radishes or daikon radish in place of the cauliflower
    • Add feta cheese, salami, kalamata olives, red onions, and cucumber in place of the bacon, cheddar and green onions for a Greek mock potato salad variation

    Other recipes you might enjoy

    • Keto Dry Rub Barbecue Ribs
    • Keto Avocado Hummus
    • Loaded Baked Cauliflower Casserole
    • Everything Bagel Dogs
    • Pork Belly Wedge Salad
    • Buffalo Chicken Jalapeno Poppers
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    Keto Loaded Mock Potato Salad | Peace Love and Low Carb

    Loaded Mock Keto Potato Salad


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    5 from 16 reviews

    • Author: Kyndra Holley
    • Total Time: 55 minutes
    • Yield: 6 servings 1x
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    Ingredients

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    • 1 large head cauliflower, trimmed and cut into small florets
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil, butter or ghee
    • Sea salt and ground black pepper ( I use this brand)
    • 5 slices bacon, cooked crisp and chopped
    • 3 green onions, chopped
    • 2 large hardboiled eggs, rough chopped
    • ¾ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
    • ⅓ cup mayonnaise, more for a creamier salad (get my recipe here)
    • ⅓ cup sour cream
    • 3 tablespoons chopped dill pickles
    • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
    • ½ teaspoon garlic powder, to taste
    • ¼ teaspoon paprika (I use this brand of spices)

    Instructions

    1. Preheat the oven to 400° F.
    2. Spread the cauliflower florets in a single layer across a rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle the olive oil over top and season generously with salt and pepper.
    3. Roast for 25 minutes or until tender and golden brown. Remove from the oven and allow to cool.
    4. Transfer the cauliflower to a large mixing bowl. To the bowl add the bacon, green onions, eggs, cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, pickles, Dijon mustard, garlic powder and paprika. Mix until all ingredients are well combined.
    5. Refrigerate for one hour, up to overnight before serving.

     

    Notes

    Net carbs per serving: 5.5g

    • Prep Time: 30 minutes
    • Cook Time: 25 minutes

    Nutrition

    • Calories: 297
    • Fat: 23.4g
    • Carbohydrates: 8.6g
    • Fiber: 3.1g
    • Protein: 14.5g

    Keywords: keto potato salad, keto macaroni salad, keto barbecue recipes, mock potato salad, cauliflower recipes, keto recipes

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    1. Heather Lee Anthony says

      March 07, 2022 at 3:42 pm

      This is hands down my most fav salad. It’s always on repeat. It’s so delicious. I’m so thankful for all your yummy recipes.

      ★★★★★

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    2. Rachael says

      June 06, 2021 at 11:39 am

      Delicious! Great stand in for this summer delicacy.

      ★★★★★

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    3. Roberta says

      May 14, 2021 at 11:23 am

      Cravable Keto is a fantastic book. My go picnic side is the Loaded Mock Potato Salad. Roasting the cauliflower is perfect! Thank you, Kendra, for keeping your recipes so user friendly!

      Reply
    4. Heather says

      April 25, 2021 at 6:29 pm

      This, like every recipe I’ve made from you, is absolutely fantastic. Thank you so much.

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    5. Sharon says

      April 23, 2021 at 9:57 pm

      Absolutely delicious and my nonKeto family members really liked it too! Your recipes are easily my favorites. Keep cooking and sharing!

      ★★★★★

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    6. Don Johnson says

      April 23, 2021 at 6:30 pm

      This has to be my favorite faux-tato salad recipe. Actually tastes the closest to a potato salad. If I didn't know it (because I made it) I would have swore it was potato salad.

      I love Peace, Love and Low Carb recipes. 💙

      ★★★★★

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    7. Kiku says

      April 23, 2021 at 5:50 pm

      Delicious and easy to put together!

      ★★★★★

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    8. Christine says

      April 14, 2021 at 5:12 pm

      One of the best "potato" salads I have ever had, including the real thing. My family and inlaws loved it as well. I added more pickle, extra mayo and onion powder instead of green onions as I do not like them. Will continue to make this spring/summer time staple.

      ★★★★★

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    9. Allesan says

      April 06, 2021 at 2:53 pm

      Perfect for any spring or summer meal!

      ★★★★★

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