Davis Bacon Cauliflower Salad
Our dear friends, the Davis', came over for dinner tonight. I made this salad to have with dinner, so it bears their name. When I was making dinner preparations, I had thought about making a potato salad; but really wanted to do something more in line with my low carb eating plan. This mock potato salad uses cauliflower, uncured bacon, cheese, olives and artichoke hearts to make a very decadent feeling, yet simple low carb salad.
Davis Bacon Cauliflower Salad
makes 4 to 6 servings
Cut up 1/2 of a 12 ounce package uncured bacon into 1/2" pieces. Cook it in a small frying pan over medium heat until it is browned, about 5 minutes. Remove the bacon from the heat and drain it on a paper towel. Set it aside.
Bring about 8 cups of water to a boil. Meanwhile, cut 1/2 head of cauliflower into bite-sized pieces, (about 1/2" to 3/4" pieces.) When the water is boiling, add the cauliflower and cook it for about 4 minutes, or until it is tender. Drain the cauliflower and, to stop it from cooking any further, run cold water over it, stirring it gently, until it is completely cooled. Allow the cauliflower to drain thoroughly.
In a bowl combine well:
The cauliflower pieces
The cooked bacon bits
1/2 cup olives, cut into halves
6 to 8 artichoke heart pieces, (about 1/2 jar), each cut in half length-wise
3/4 cup shredded cheese (I used Mexican Style, but Italian, cheddar or Jack would all be fine)
1/2 cup ranch salad dressing
1 teaspoon dried onion
1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper
1/2 teaspoon chives
1/4 teaspoon dill weed
Add additional ranch if needed to coat all of the salad ingredients. Chill any leftovers, if there are any :)
Enjoy!
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