Spicy Cauliflower Potato Salad with Smoked Gouda, Tomatoes & Basil
This Spicy Cauliflower Salad with Smoked Gouda, Tomatoes & Basil is the perfect side for your next grill out! A great low-carb alternative to pasta and potato salad.
Steam cauliflower for 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels and allow to cool slightly. Transfer to a large bowl.
Combine mayonnaise or Greek Yogurt, cream, broth and chipotle chile pepper in a small food processor or blender. Process until smooth.
Add tomatoes, cheese and basil to the cauliflower and toss with dressing. Garnish with additional basil if desired and serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
Inspired by a Pasta Recipe from Food Network Magazine
Variations for Cauliflower Salad
Add bacon and in place of the gouda cheese use blue cheese.
Omit the chipotle chili pepper and instead use 1 tablespoon of prepared horseradish and 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard.
Add ½ small red onion and use ½ cup fresh parsley in place of the basil.
Use red wine vinegar in place of the apple cider vinegar.
For an extra kick, add 1 teaspoon of minced garlic to the dressing.
Try roasting the cauliflower for a fun twist! Roasting cauliflower brings out its natural sweetness. To roast, preheat oven to 400 degrees. Cook in a single layer on a parchment lined baking sheet for 25 minutes.
Tips for Making Cauliflower Potato Salad
Make this at least a few hours before you plan on serving it to allow the flavors to combine. (Hold off on adding the cheese and the basil.)
Opt for a smaller head of cauliflower if you can find it. They tend to be sweeter!
Save the cauliflower stems and julienne them for salads. (Or add them to this salad.) . Believe it or not, you can even add them to a smoothie. For real! It is a great way to boost nutrition without added sugar. Check out this recipe for a little inspiration. Disclosure: I haven't tried adding cauliflower to my smoothies but I have friends that swear by it. I plan on trying it soon!