Replace potato salad with this tangy keto German cauliflower salad. The red wine vinaigrette is sweet and tangy and tastes even better with the chopped bacon pieces.
What Is German Potato Salad
Served either hot or cold, German potato salad is very different from Amish potato salad. Instead of a mayo and mustard dressing, German potato salad is covered in a tangy, vinegar-based dressing that’s lightly sweetened and topped with bacon.
It’s either served hot or cold and it’s really easy to convert it into a low-carb recipe. All you have to do is use cauliflower florets instead of potatoes and a sugar-free sweetener instead of sugar.
Shopping List
Before you make keto German cauliflower salad, here’s what you’ll need from the store. All the exact amounts are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post.
- Cauliflower Florets
- Shallots
- Green Onions
- Red Wine Vinegar
- Olive Oil
- Dijon Mustard
- Chopped Bacon Pieces
- Swerve Confectioner’s Sugar Substitute
- Garlic Powder
- Butter
Ingredient Substitutes
Be creative with this cauliflower salad! There are so many different ways you can make it. If you make changes, let me know in the comments.
- Red Wine Vinegar – Use apple cider vinegar instead.
- Olive Oil – Avocado oil will taste just as delicious in the dressing.
- Dijon Mustard – Use spicy brown mustard to give it some heat.
- Chopped Bacon – Turkey bacon is a perfect swap.
Keto German Potato Salad Dressing
The best thing about this fresh, crispy, tangy cauliflower salad is the vinaigrette that you’ll add. It’s homemade, and you can make a double batch to use later on for different salads you make.
I don’t recommend replacing the sweetener with any other kind. The Swerve confectioner’s sugar substitute dissolves perfectly in the vinaigrette. It also doesn’t have a funky aftertaste.
What To Eat With Cauliflower
This tangy cauliflower salad is the perfect side dish for any meal you make. Go simple and serve it with a soup.
Low Carb Potsticker Sausage Soup will taste delicious with the tangy flavors. And then munch on some keto air fryer bacon wrapped pickles with them.
This salad will also taste really good with some keto shrimp croquettes and a keto Italian sausage pizza frittata. It’s a fun dance of flavors that somehow works beautifully.
Storing It
This fresh cauliflower salad recipe is the perfect thing to make ahead and store in your fridge. It saves you time and energy!
Here’s how to store it so it tastes the best when you eat it next. Store leftover cauliflower salad in an airtight container.
Keep it in the refrigerator for up to three days.
Making It
Below are some step-by-step pictures showing you how to make this keto German cauliflower recipe. Exact measurements and instructions are located on the printable recipe card below.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 6
Net Carbs: 3 net carbs per serving
Directions
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Spread the cauliflower florets onto a parchment lined baking sheet.
Bake for 20 minutes and let cool.
While the cauliflower is cooking, melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat on the stove.
Add the shallots to the skillet, and saute until softened. Mix together the cauliflower bacon and shallots in a mixing bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, dijon, Swerve, garlic powder and salt and pepper to taste.
Pour the vinaigrette over the cauliflower mixture, and toss to coat well.
Sprinkle on the green onions before serving.
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Low-Carb German Cauliflower Salad with Bacon and Vinaigrette Dressing
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Baking Sheet
Ingredients
- 1 head Cauliflower cut into florets
- 1/4 cup Chopped Shallots
- 1/4 cup Green Onions chopped
- 2 tbsp Red Wine Vinegar
- 3 tbsp Olive Oil
- 3 tsp Dijon Mustard
- 1/3 cup Chopped Bacon Pieces
- 2 tsp Swerve Confectioner's Sugar Substitute
- 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tbsp Butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
- Spread the cauliflower florets onto a parchment lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 20 minutes and let cool.
- While the cauliflower is cooking, melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat on the stove.
- Add the shallots to the skillet, and saute until softened.
- Mix together the cauliflower bacon and shallots in a mixing bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, dijon, Swerve, garlic powder and salt and pepper to taste.
- Pour the vinaigrette over the cauliflower mixture, and toss to coat well.
- Sprinkle on the green onions before serving.
Notes
Keto Cauliflower Recipes
If you enjoyed this tasty German cauliflower salad recipe, here are some more easy keto cauliflower recipes you should make next.
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