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Fresh Cauliflower Potato Salad Recipe with Creamy Herb Dressing

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A refreshing and vibrant salad combining tender potatoes and crunchy cauliflower with a tangy, creamy herb dressing. Perfect for warm weather and quick meals.

Ingredients

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  • 1 medium head cauliflower, cut into bite-sized florets
  • 3 medium potatoes (Yukon Gold or red), peeled and diced
  • 1 small red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the vegetables: wash and cut cauliflower into bite-sized florets. Peel and dice potatoes into roughly 1-inch pieces. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  2. Cook the potatoes and cauliflower: add potatoes to boiling water and cook for 5 minutes. Then add cauliflower florets and cook both for another 7 minutes or until tender but still firm. Drain immediately and let cool in a colander.
  3. Chop the fresh ingredients: finely chop red onion, parsley, dill, and chives. Halve cherry tomatoes if using.
  4. Make the creamy herb dressing: in a blender or food processor, combine Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic, Dijon mustard, dill, chives, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning as needed.
  5. Assemble the salad: in a large mixing bowl, combine cooled potatoes and cauliflower with chopped onion, tomatoes, and parsley. Pour dressing over and gently toss to coat evenly without mashing potatoes.
  6. Chill and serve: refrigerate salad for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld. If dressing thickens too much, stir in a splash of water or extra lemon juice before serving.

Notes

Do not overboil vegetables to avoid mushiness; cool vegetables quickly after boiling to preserve texture. Blend herbs for a smoother dressing. Chill salad for best flavor. Use gentle tossing to avoid mashing potatoes. Dressing can be thinned with water or lemon juice if too thick after chilling.

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Keywords: cauliflower salad, potato salad, creamy herb dressing, healthy salad, easy salad recipe, vegetarian, gluten-free

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