Loaded Mock Keto Potato Salad

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

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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.

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.

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

In addition to this loaded mock keto potato salad, check out some of my other favorite keto cookout and barbecue recipes:

• Keto Dry Rub Barbecue Ribs
• Keto Avocado Hummus
• Loaded Baked Cauliflower Casserole
• Everything Bagel Dogs
• Pork Belly Wedge Salad
• Buffalo Chicken Jalapeno Poppers

Loaded Mock Keto Potato Salad

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• Author: Kyndra Holley
• Prep Time: 30 minutes
• Cook Time: 25 minutes
• Total Time: 55 minutes
• Yield: 6 servings 1x

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Ingredients

• 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
• 3/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1/3 cup mayonnaise, more for a creamier salad (get my recipe here)
• 1/3 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

Nutrition

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

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BREAKFASTS

• Sausage, Egg, and Cheese Pinwheels
• Cheesy Chorizo Breakfast Biscuits
• Breakfast Pizza
• Baked Eggs with Chorizo and Ricotta
• Baked Egg Jars
• 13 Jon’s Special
• Sausage and Egg Breakfast Sandwich
• Reuben Frittata
• Radishes O/Brien
• Pastrami Breakfast Hash
• Pizza Eggs
• Pancetta, White Cheddar and Spinach Frittata
• Oven-Roasted Garlic and Herb Home Fries
• Lemon Ricotta Pancakes
• Kyndra’s Favorite Buttery Herbed Eggs
• French Toast Egg Puffs
• Keto Everything Bagels
• Creamy Herbed Bacon and Egg Skillet
• Easy Peasy Maple Blender Pancakes
• Cranberry Cream Cheese Spread
• Chocolate Peanut Butter Waffles
• Boosted Coffee
• Vanilla Coffee Creamer

SNACKS AND STARTERS

• Parmesan Italian Breadsticks
• Warm Mediterranean Goat Cheese Dip
• Tuna Salad Pickle Boats
• Avocado Feta Salsa
• Marinated Mozzarella Balls
• Sour Lemon Gummy Snacks
• Green Goddess Chicken Dip
• Garlic Dill Baked Cucumber Chips
• Fried Mozzarella Sticks
• Creamy Avocado Pesto Deviled Eggs
• Buffalo Chicken Flatbread
• Bloody Mary Deviled Eggs
• Bacon Chicken Ranch Deviled Eggs
• Baked Avocado Fries
• Asiago Rosemary Bacon Biscuits

SOUPS AND SALADS

• Zuppa Toscana
• Smoked Sausage and Kale Soup
• Mexican Chicken Soup
• Italian Wedding Soup
• Egg Drop Soup
• Cheesy Ham and Cauliflower Soup
• Creamy Lasagna Soup
• Mac Daddy Salad
• Shaved Brussels Sprouts Caesar Salad 
• Roasted Cauliflower Mock Potato Salad 
• Dill Chicken Salad 
• Creamy Cucumber Salad 
• Asian Chicken Salad 
• Creamy Caesar Salad with Garlic Parmesan Cheese Crisps 
• Cobb Salad
• Chef Salad Skewers
• Deviled Ham and Egg Salad Wraps 

MAIN DISHES

• Warm Taco Slaw
• Steak Fajita Bowls 
• Everything Bagel Dogs 
• Spaghetti Squash Pork Lo Mein
• Slow Cooker Spiced Pork Tenderloin
• Slow Cooker Chinese 5 Spice Beef 
• Shrimp and Cheese Cauliflower Rice Stuffed Peppers 
• Seared Scallops with Sherry Beurre Blanc 
• Sausage, Shrimp, and Chicken Jambalaya
• Reuben Biscuit Sandwiches
• Pork Egg Roll in a Bowl 
• Philly Cheesesteak Casserole
• Peanut Chicken Skillet 
• Pan-Seared Chicken With Balsamic Cream Sauce, Mushrooms and Onions
• Lemon Sherry Chicken 
• Lasagna Zucchini Roll-Ups
• “Just like the real thing” Lasagna
• Fried Cabbage with Kielbasa
• Barbecue Dry Rub Ribs 
• Dill Pickle Juice Brined Fish and Chips 
• Crispy Chicken Thigh and Vegetable Sheet Pan Dinner
• Creamy Pesto Chicken Zucchini Pasta
• Chicken Cordon Bleu Pizza
• Cheesy Smoked Sausage and Cabbage Casserole 
• Best Ever Fork and Knife Pub Burger
• Beef Stuffed Poblanos with Lime Crema
• Asian Beef Skewers 

SIDES

• Oven Roasted Cabbage Wedges with Dijon Vinaigrette
• Mascarpone Creamed Greens
• Green Beans with Shallots and Pancetta
• Ginger Lime Slaw 
• Dill Pickle Coleslaw
• Parmesan Roasted Broccoli 
• Fiesta Cauliflower Rice 
• Creamy Herbed Slow Cooker Cauliflower Mash 
• Cranberry Pecan Cauliflower Rice Stuffing 
• Chorizo and Garlic Brussels Sprouts 
• Charred Asian Asparagus and Peppers 
• Butter Roasted Radishes
• Brussels Sprouts Au Gratin with Ham 
• Lemon Caper Whole Roasted Cauliflower 
• Sautéed Mushrooms with Garlic Mascarpone Cream Sauce 

SWEET TREATS

• Salted Caramel Nut Brittle
• Dark Chocolate Mousse
• Maple Butter Pecan Truffles
• Mason Jar Chocolate Ice Cream 
• Lemon Coconut Cheesecake Bites
• Flourless Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies
• Chocolate Peanut Cheesecake Balls 
• Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies
• Blueberry Mojito Ice Pops
• Almond Joy Chia Seed Pudding 
• Fresh Whipped Cream

DRESSINGS, SAUCES, SEASONINGS, AND MORE

• Thousand Island Dressing 
• Garlic Parmesan Caesar Dressing
• Ranch Dressing
• Avocado Green Goddess Dressing
• Asian Vinaigrette 
• Dill Pickle Vinaigrette
• 2-Minute Mayo
• Cajun Mayo
• Walnut Avocado Pesto
• Bacon Jam
• Garlic Parmesan Cream Sauce
• Pizza Sauce
• Enchilada Sauce 
• Not-So-Secret Burger Sauce 
• Cranberry Ginger Quick Jam
• Seasoning Salt 
• Mexican Seasoning Blend
• Cajun Seasoning 
• Everything Bagel Seasoning 
• Barbecue Dry Rub
• Savory Breading Mix
• Nut-Free Keto Breading Mix 
• Pizza Crust 
• Nut-Free Pizza Crust

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