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    Home » Gluten-free

    Caulislaw - Raw Cauliflower Salad [Coleslaw Style]

    By Emmeline Kemperyd on June 27, 2019, updated July 4, 2020 - 12 Comments

    Total time: 10 minutes minutes
    5 from 12 votes
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    CAULISLAW – RAW CAULIFLOWER SALAD - pin image

    This "Caulislaw" mixes cauliflower, carrots & red onions with a perfectly balanced mayonnaise dressing. It's the perfect side for your next barbecue, or why not top your burgers with it? Quick, healthy and low in carbs it's a versatile side you'll be coming back to over and over again.

    raw cauliflower salad or caulislaw in a glass bowl and a plate with red onions, carrots and cauliflower in the background

    I call this raw cauliflower salad a "Caulislaw" because it's like a Coleslaw, but includes my favorite ingredient Cauliflower - which makes it so much tastier! And while cabbage is known to cause bloat and other, ehm, "not so nice", intestinal issues (OK yes, I'm talking about farting), I've never had any of those issues with Cauliflower.

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    So, Caulislaw.

    Because there are two things every barbecue needs: a simple barbecue sauce and a tasty slaw. Whether you're serving it with pulled pork, fried chicken, or burgers... this caulislaw is a must have for barbecue season!

    closeup of raw cauliflower salad

    Why I love this Caulislaw

    • A nice crunch from raw cauliflower & carrots
    • A bit of sweetness from the carrots
    • A nice spicy kick from red onions & a good amount of French Dijon mustard
    • Perfectly balanced dressing with mayonnaise, milk, French Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt & black pepper
    • Quick & easy to make with store-bought mayonnaise
    • Easier on the stomach than a regular coleslaw since cauliflower is used instead of cabbage

    Expert tips for making Cauliflower Salad

    • Use store-bought mayonnaise, it's good enough for this one (I like Hellman's but any decent kind really does the job).
    • Slice your red onion as thin as possible to spread that sweet & spicy flavor all through the slaw.
    • Shred your carrots with a larger shredder - you want to keep it crunchy.
    • Make your dressing in a jar with a lid (mine's an old taco sauce jar!) to make mixing it together super easy.
    • Adjust the seasoning of the dressing to suit your taste - add more or less Dijon mustard to make it more or less spicy, adjust the amount of lemon juice to balance acidity and add salt & pepper as needed. As always - tasting as you go is the key to success!
    • Chill for at at least 30 minutes before serving, to allow the flavor to spread throughout - or make it the night before even. It keeps very well for at least 2-3 days in the fridge, and the flavor just increases.
    • Mix it up by making a Blue Cheese Coleslaw instead
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    How to make Raw Cauliflower Salad

    As always - start with your prep. For this recipe this means slicing your red onion as thin as possible, your cauliflower almost as thin, shredding your carrots and squeezing your lemon.

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    Then mix together your veggies - cauliflower, red onion and carrots. Mix well, and make sure to separate all the slices of red onion from each other to really spread the flavor throughout the salad.

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    When your veggies are mixed, set them aside and start with the dressing. Bring out a jar with a lid, open it and add in mayonnaise and milk.

    process shot showing how to make raw cauliflower salad

    Then add in the rest of the ingredients - French Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt and pepper.

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    Screw the lid on thightly (So important! Or you'll have dressing all over your kitchen...), shake your jar vigorously, and then open the lid and taste test. Adjust seasoning if needed.

    process shot showing how to make raw cauliflower salad

    When you're happy with the seasoning, bring out your veggies again. Pour over half of the dressing and mix well, almost massaging the veggies with the dressing as you go. Then add in the rest of the dressing, and repeat.

    Place in the fridge for at least 30 minutes. (More is even better! It will keep very nicely for at least 2-3 days, all while the flavor sets & builds even more.)

    top view of serving raw cauliflower salad from a bowl to a small plate

    More quick & easy summer salads

    Love quick & easy summer salads? Then you're going to love these!

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    Did you love this recipe? Rate it five stars!
    ...and let me know what you loved about it in the comments.

    Recipe

    closeup of raw cauliflower salad

    Raw Cauliflower Salad

    5 from 12 votes
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    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: American, Barbecue, gluten-free, Low carb, Paleo, vegetarian
    Servings: 8 people as a side
    Calories: 82kcal
    Cook time: 10 minutes mins
    Resting Time (optional) 30 minutes minutes
    Total time: 10 minutes minutes
    Author: Emmeline Kemperyd
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    Ingredients

    • 1 small cauliflower 1 small cauliflower = about 500 g/1.1 lb
    • 1 small red onion
    • 2 carrots
    • 4 tablespoon mayonnaise* storebought or homemade
    • 2 tablespoon milk
    • 2 tablespoon Dijon mustard or other French mustard
    • 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon = about half a lemon
    • 0.25 teaspoon salt
    • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

    Instructions

    • Start by slicing your cauliflower and red onion very thinly. Then peel your carrots and shred them. Place in a bowl and mix.
      1 small cauliflower, 1 small red onion, 2 carrots
    • In a jar with a lid, place all the rest of the ingredients: mayonnaise, milk, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Close the lid tightly and shake to mix. Open the jar and taste test - adjust seasoning if you wish.
      4 tablespoon mayonnaise*, 2 tablespoon milk, 2 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 0.25 teaspoon salt, 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
    • Pour half of the dressing over the vegetables and mix well, then pour over the rest of the dressing and mix again. Serve immediately, or place in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving for increased taste.

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    Notes

    This Caulislaw will keep very well in the fridge for at least 2-3 days, and only increase in flavor.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 82kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 193mg | Potassium: 294mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 2550IU | Vitamin C: 37.3mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 0.4mg

    Nutritional information is approximate and automatically calculated, and should only be viewed as an indication.

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    About Emmeline Kemperyd

    Emmeline Kemperyd is a writer, food blogger, recipe creator and food photographer and the founder of alwaysusebutter.com. She has more than 20 years of experience creating and simplifying recipes so they taste good, and are quick, easy, and approachable. She is a regular contributor to MSN  and her work has been featured by The Guardian, Well+Good, Vulture, SheKnows, Good Men Project, Daily Kos, The Grio, The Asian Parent, and The Feed Feed, among others.

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    Comments

    1. eatbetterfeelhappy.com

      October 14, 2020 at 1:28 pm

      5 stars
      Great recipe! Love coleslaw, so it was a great idea for me. Crunchy, tasty and easy to make.

      Reply
      • Emmeline Kemperyd

        October 14, 2020 at 7:58 pm

        Thank you for coming back and commenting & leaving a rating! So happy to hear you enjoyed it!

        Reply
    2. Ivana

      June 27, 2019 at 8:02 pm

      5 stars
      This turned out beautifully for my bbq last night! Thank you!

      Reply
      • Emmeline

        June 28, 2019 at 7:52 am

        So happy you liked it! Thank you!

        Reply
    3. Carrie | Clean Eating Kitchen

      June 27, 2019 at 5:49 pm

      I love the idea of swapping out the cabbage for a cauliflower! What a great summer salad!

      Reply
      • Emmeline

        June 28, 2019 at 7:54 am

        Thank you Carrie! Hope you enjoy it!

        Reply
    4. Toni

      June 27, 2019 at 5:22 pm

      5 stars
      My family loved this! Such a delicious salad!

      Reply
      • Emmeline

        June 28, 2019 at 7:52 am

        So happy you liked it! Thank you!

        Reply
    5. Taylor Kiser

      June 27, 2019 at 5:11 pm

      5 stars
      This looks so delicious!! I love finding new recipes to use for cauliflower!

      Reply
      • Emmeline

        June 28, 2019 at 7:52 am

        Thank you! Same here - looove my cauliflower 😉

        Reply
    6. Lisa | Garlic & Zest

      June 27, 2019 at 3:12 pm

      5 stars
      What a great take on slaw! We eat cauliflower all the time, but I've always cooked it. Gotta try this recipe!

      Reply
      • Emmeline

        June 28, 2019 at 7:53 am

        Thank you Lisa! Yeah definitely try it raw!

        Reply
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