This healthier gluten-free potato salad is perfect for picnics and barbecues. Replacing potatoes with cauliflower is a low-carb diet trick I learned a decade and a half ago.
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Have you made potato salad with cauliflower instead of potatoes?
Substituting cauliflower, a high-fiber food, results in a far more nutrient-dense, gluten-free potato salad that's also low in carbs.
The low-carb diet worked well for me because it burns fat, stabilizes blood sugar levels, and contains so many nutrient-dense foods.
Low carb recipes
With this in mind, the health benefits of a low-carb diet are numerous.
What is Low Carb Eating?
What is Low Carb Food? I focus on consuming proteins, low glycemic index vegetables and fat while avoiding processed foods that are high in carbohydrates.
Cauliflower and potato salad
In my cauliflower and potato salad, I swap carb-rich potatoes for fiber-rich, nutrient-dense cauliflower.
These kinds of win-win swaps and nutrient-dense unlocks are key to my cooking!
Cauliflower recipes
When it comes to low carb vegetarian recipes, my potato salad ticks all the boxes – easy, healthy and delicious.
Ready to eat in just twenty minutes and a busy mom's dream: my favorite cruciferous vegetable, cauliflower, is the star of the show here.
Cauliflower carbs
| Calories | Carbohydrates | fiber | Net carbs | protein | Fat | |
| Cauliflower (1 cup) | 27 | 5g | 3g | 2g | 2g | 0g |
Cauliflower is a fantastic superfood that I eat regularly and in a variety of ways.
Foods rich in fiber
Naturally rich in fiber and vitamins B and C, it also contains phytonutrients and glucosinolates that help protect against cancer.
Cauliflower rice recipes
This versatile vegetable is also an optimal substitute for carbohydrate-rich rice. Here are some of my cauliflower rice recipes:
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Instructions
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Cut cauliflower into small florets (½ inch).
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Steam cauliflower on the stove until it is cooked through, no more or there is a stronger “cauliflower” smell
- Allow the cauliflower to cool and then place it in a large bowl
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Add celery, onion, parsley and egg
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Stir in mayonnaise, mustard and salt
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Preparation time 10 minutes
Cooking time 10 minutes
Total time 20 minutes
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Self-care for celiac disease
Wondering how it all started? Living the life of a gluten-free pioneer hasn't always been easy.
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 1998 and at that point it was incredibly difficult to find gluten-free recipes.
I knew I had to create my own.
Gluten free recipes
Another problem? Many gluten-free recipes use unhealthy ingredients.
For example, most gluten-free breads and baked goods are made from carbohydrate-rich ingredients such as rice flour, potato starch and cornmeal.
Because I am aware of the benefits of a gluten-free and low-carb diet, I use flours and ingredients rich in healthy fats, fiber and proteins.
Is potato salad gluten free?
With my no-potato potato salad, you don't have to ask if the potato salad is gluten-free because yes, it is gluten-free and low carb too!
Low carb dinner ideas
Here are more of my healthy, gluten-free recipes for you and your loved ones to enjoy.
They are far healthier and more nutritious than their Standard American Diet (SAD) counterparts, but just as delicious.
Whether you need a vegetable salad recipe, easy chicken dinner recipes, or easy dessert recipes, I've put together lots of easy healthy eating solutions for you below.
Rosemary chicken with lemon
This fresh and aromatic chicken marinade contains hints of garlic, fragrant rosemary and zesty lemon.
After a few minutes on the grill, serve hearty rosemary chicken with lemon for dinner.
After one bite, this grilled chicken breast recipe will be one of your staples.
Fresh frisee salad
The best salads are the ones mixed with the fresh leafy greens I have on hand from the garden or farmer's market, but this one is so good we make it again and again.
This colorful and nutritious salad with radicchio, frisée, butter lettuce and arugula is also delicious thanks to my homemade salad dressing recipe.
The Dijon mustard and red wine vinegar shake easily to create the flavorful cherry (tomato) on this fresh friseé salad.
Asparagus salad with tomatoes and basil
When you look for an asparagus recipe, salad doesn't always come to mind. This keto side dish is full of fresh garden ingredients and can be made in under 15 minutes.
My asparagus salad with tomatoes and basil goes well with any appetizer and for those of you who suffer from a nightshade allergy: it tastes just as delicious if you leave out the tomatoes.
Fruit salad recipe
When you have a fruit salad recipe that is so easy to make, the hardest part is deciding on the fruit mix.
I often make my simple fruit salad with organic yogurt and add some vanilla. The combination possibilities are endless and the result is deliciously healthy.
Ice Cream Sandwich Recipe
My recipe for the best chocolate chip cookies paired with homemade vegan vanilla ice cream is a match made in heaven!
My ice cream sandwich recipe has been a family favorite since the boys were little.
I used to make assembling these healthy frozen treats an interactive activity for the boys and their friends and set out a topping bar with gluten-free sprinkles, coconut flakes, chopped nuts, mini chocolate chips and more for topping.
This activity was a huge hit at our end of season baseball parties and is one of my absolute favorite summer recipes, but it's so incredible that we make it all year round!
Firecracker popsicles, red, white and blue
The best way to cool off on a hot day? A healthy homemade popsicle!
My simple and refreshing Red, White and Blue Fireworks Popsicles are made with 4 all-natural ingredients: coconut milk, strawberries, blueberries and honey.
For a low-carb pop, swap the honey for Swerve.
Please note, however, that Swerve is a low-carb keto sweetener that is not on my menu. To find out why, read What is the best sweetener for the keto diet?
BBQ recipes
The season for outdoor gatherings and celebrations is upon us.
I hope one of these delicious and nutritious recipes I shared will be included at your next BBQ with healthy side dishes. Need more inspiration? Check out my gluten free BBQ menu!
This potato salad recipe is an oldie, but a treat from the archives. I first shared it in 2009.
