Keto Mexican Cauliflower Salad

This keto Mexican cauliflower salad contains the perfect combination of creamy, crunchy, and spicy! It’s an incredibly fresh and vibrant salad!

When you want an awesomely delicious salad, this keto Mexican cauliflower salad is a perfect choice. I served this for a recent get together we had, and it was a huge hit! We combine cauliflower with diced peppers and red onion, add some cubed pepper jack cheese, and toss them in an amazingly creamy and spicy dressing to make a truly special dish.

Let’s talk about the ingredients in our salad!

Cauliflower is the main ingredient in this salad. When you want a great keto and low carb vegetable option, cauliflower is an amazing choice. It is a low-calorie and low carb food which is also rich in nutrients. To our cauliflower, we add diced green and red peppers and red onion. I love the combination of colors this brings to our salad. You can use any color or color combination of peppers you’d like for your salad. I added one diced jalapeno pepper to this salad. A good thing to know about peppers is that the majority of heat is contained in the seeds and membranes. So, if you’d like to add more heat, you can add some of the seeds or membranes of the jalapenos to your salad. I added pepper jack cheese because I love the extra kick of heat it brings to this salad!

How do I make the dressing for this keto Mexican cauliflower salad?

The dressing for this salad comes together quickly and is incredibly creamy and delicious. We start with combining keto mayonnaise, salsa, and sour cream. I used the Chosen Foods brand avocado oil mayonnaise for my dressing, but you can use any keto mayo you’d like. When buying salsa, you’ll want to check ingredients to make sure there is no added sugar or other ingredients you don’t want in your salsa. Homemade salsa is always a great option. I love fresh cilantro, but if you want, you can skip it and use some fresh parsley in its place. For seasoning, we add chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. If you’d like more heat in your salad, you can add even more chili powder. I also recommend you taste your salad and add more salt and pepper if you’d like.

How can I serve this keto Mexican cauliflower salad?

This is a versatile dish that works well with any number of keto main dishes. I love doing theme meals and one of my favorites is to do a Mexican fiesta meal! We start with homemade salsa and guacamole served with raw veggies, cheese whisps, or pork rinds. Then we have fajitas or keto tacos and combine them with Mexican cauliflower rice or cilantro lime cauliflower rice. This salad is a great addition to our fiesta! But it also pairs nicely with burgers, keto sandwiches, and lettuce wraps. Any grilled meats also work great with this salad. You can add this salad to any beef, chicken, pork, or seafood dish. Another great idea is to serve this cauliflower salad with a keto soup for a nice lighter meal option.

Here are some keto soups that would pair nicely with this salad!

Creamy Keto Chicken and Rice Soup

Keto Italian Sausage and Pepper Soup

Keto Taco Soup

Low Carb Keto Unstuffed Cabbage Soup

Helpful Hints:

*You can use any color or color combination of bell peppers for your salad.

*I recommend you give your salad a taste and add more salt and pepper if you’d like.

Main Kitchen Equipment and Utensils:

• Large mixing bowl
• Measuring cups
• Small mixing bowl
• Measuring spoons

Splash of Encouragement:

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