Potluck Cauliflower and Lettuce Salad
Brighten up your next gathering with this refreshing Potluck Cauliflower and Lettuce Salad, a crowd-pleasing favorite brimming with vibrant textures and flavors. Crisp romaine lettuce pairs beautifully with tender cauliflower florets, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, and sharp red onion, all topped with shredded cheddar cheese and smoky bacon bits for an irresistible mix. The creamy homemade dressing, a blend of tangy mayonnaise, sour cream, fresh lemon juice, and a hint of honey, ties everything together in a balanced harmony of flavors. Quick to prepare in just 20 minutes and requiring no cooking, this chilled salad is perfect for potlucks, barbecues, or as a versatile side dish for any meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head Cauliflower
- 1 head Romaine lettuce
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 0.5 small Red onion
- 0.75 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.5 cup Bacon bits
- 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup Sour cream
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Rinse the cauliflower head and break it into small, bite-sized florets. Pat dry with a clean kitchen towel.
Wash and dry the romaine lettuce. Tear the leaves into pieces suitable for salads and set aside.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and slice the cucumber into thin rounds. Thinly slice the red onion into fine slivers.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, honey, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
In a large salad bowl, combine the cauliflower florets, romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, and red onion.
Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese and bacon bits evenly over the salad mixture.
Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine, ensuring all ingredients are coated.
Chill the salad in the refrigerator for 15 minutes before serving for the best flavor.
Serve the salad as a side dish or a light main course. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1928 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 142.8 g | 183% | |
| Saturated Fat | 37.0 g | 185% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 237 mg | 79% | |
| Sodium | 4125 mg | 179% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 120.0 g | 44% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 30.0 g | 107% | |
| Total Sugars | 36.1 g | ||
| Protein | 64.5 g | 129% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1159 mg | 89% | |
| Iron | 9.6 mg | 53% | |
| Potassium | 3865 mg | 82% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
