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One of the best things aboutsummer cookouts? The seasonal side dishes!
One of the bummers? They’re usually loaded with fat and calories. Blow your pals’ minds (and taste buds!) with this lightened-up potato salad recipe. Crispy bacon, flavorful mustard dressing, and carb-slashing cauliflower for the win.
German Cauliflower Potato Salad
Serves 8
Hungry Girl
1.Place cauliflower and potatoes in a large microwave-safe bowl with 1/3 cup water. Cover and microwave for 6 minutes. Stir, re-cover, and microwave for 6 minutes, or until tender. Once cool enough to handle, drain excess water.
2.Meanwhile, bring a large skillet sprayed with nonstick spray to medium-high heat. Add coleslaw mix and onion. Cook and stir until slightly browned and softened, about 8 minutes.
3.Add skillet contents to the drained cauliflower/potatoes in the large bowl.
4.To make the dressing, combine all remaining ingredientsexceptscallions in a microwave-safe bowl. Add 2 tbsp. water and stir. Microwave for 1 minute, or until warm. Mix thoroughly.
5.Add dressing to the large bowl, and toss to coat. Stir in scallions.
Nutritional Information:(about 3/4 cup): 83 calories, 0.5g total fat (0.5g sat fat), 406mg sodium, 15.5g carbs, 3g fiber, 6.5g sugars, 3.5g protein
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Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:15 minutes
‘Til next time… Chew the right thing!
source: people.com
