Friend of Julie: Potato Salad

Potato Salad? Yes - this mock potato salad was served at a gathering with a small group of key friends last night and it was outstanding. It's made just like any basic potato salad, but with cauliflower instead of potato. All the food served at this potluck was incredible, but if I had to choose only one food item from last that I could have again today, with meat of course, this potato salad is what I'd choose.

Mock Potato Salad. Photo by Theresa

About eight of us gathered for this potluck and I wish I had taken photos of the table full of food before we dove it, but you know how it is when you're hungry - you just dive in. And, with all the food being key-friendly, who could pause for a photo?

March 24, 2015 update: I finally made this potato salad! It was easy, delicious, and this time around I took a photo. Next time I make this, I'll cut it in half, as it was a whole lot of potato salad for a person living alone.

Salad Ingredients

• 2 16 oz. bags of frozen cauliflower
• 1 cup chopped red onion
• 1 cup chopped celery 
• 1/2 cup chopped red pepper 
• 1/2 cup chopped green pepper 
• 4 chopped green onion stalks 
• 4 chopped baby dill pickles 
• 4 hard-boiled eggs peeled and chopped 

Dressing Ingredients
Note: you will make the dressing and add it to the salad last

• 2 cups mayo
• 2 Tbsp. white vinegar 
• 2 Tbsp. mustard 
• 2 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. pepper

Instructions

1. Cook and prepare cauliflower according to directions on the bag.
2. Chop cauliflower into bite size pieces and place in bowl. 
3. Add all ingredients except the dressing to the bowl. 
4. Mix dressing together and then add it to the salad. 
5. Add paprika before serving if desired.

We like to goof around at our gathering.

Here's a better shot!

Taking group photos.