Want to make a truly satisfying salad? I'm confident enough to say that this is the best creamy low-carb potato salad you'll ever try! It is definitely for us because it includes everything we love.

This salad is creamy thanks to eggs and mayonnaise, and it's packed full of flavor thanks to fresh vegetables, pickles and aromatics. It's so good that any carb eaters who try it will never even know it's low-carb.

Why use cauliflower? Cauliflower is a common alternative to potatoes in many low-carb recipes. When prepared the right way, it's the perfect alternative to starchy potatoes.

This dairy-free, low-carb salad is easy to scale up to feed a crowd, or halve if you're only cooking for yourself. You can serve it on its own or with any proteins such as roast chicken, salmon, pork chops or Italian sausages. You can also serve it the Czech way with some keto style fried breaded fish, or the German way with some schnitzel made with Low-Carb Breadcrumbs.

Preparation time

Hands-on:    15-20 minutes
Overall:     30 minutes

Nutritional values (per serving, about 325 g/ 11.5 oz)

Total Carbs 13.4 grams
Fiber 4.2 grams
Net Carbs 9.2 grams
Protein 11.9 grams
Fat 40.8 grams
of which Saturated 7 grams
Energy 458 kcal
Magnesium 36 mg (9.% RDA)
Potassium 634 mg (32% EMR)

Macronutrient ratio: Calories from carbs (8%), protein (11%), fat (81%)

Ingredients (makes 8 servings)

  • 1 large cauliflower, cut into florets (1 kg/ 2.2 lbs)
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar (30 ml)
  • 1 tsp black peppercorns
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 10 large hard-boiled eggs, diced
  • 1/2 small celeriac, finely grated (140 g/ 5 oz)
  • 1 medium carrot, finely grated (85 g/ 3 oz)
  • 1 large red onion, finely diced (150 g/ 5.3 oz)
  • 1 cup diced pickled dill cucumbers (140 g/ 5 oz)
  • 1 cup green canned peas, drained (85 g/ 3 oz)
  • 1 1/2 cups avocado oil mayonnaise (330 g/ 11.6 oz)
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice or pickle juice ( 30 ml)
  • sea salt and ground pepper, to taste
  • Optional: fresh chopped chives, parsley and/or celery tops

Instructions

  1. Cut the cauliflower into florets. Place in a pot filled with water and add the vinegar, peppercorns, salt and bay leaves. Bring to a boil over a high heat. Then, reduce the heat to medium and simmer until the rutabaga is tender for 10 to 12 minutes. Once cooked, take off the heat and pour through a colander. Discard the spices. Set aside to cool down, cut into smaller pieces and then place in a mixing bowl.
  2. To boil the eggs, fill a small saucepan with water up to three quarters. Add a good pinch of salt and bring to a boil. Using a spoon, carefully place the eggs in the water. To get the eggs hard-boiled, you need round 10 minutes (works for large eggs). When done, remove from the heat and place in a bowl filled with cold water. When the eggs are chilled, peel off the shells and dice the eggs.
  3. Peel and grate the carrot and finely grate the celeriac. Finely chop the onion and dice the pickled dill cucumbers.
  4. Place everything in a large mixing bowl. Add drained peas, mayonnaise, lemon juice (or pickle juice), salt and pepper.
  5. Stir until well combined and season more if needed. Refrigerate for at least an hour before serving. Optionally you can add fresh chopped herbs such as chives, parsley and/or celery tops.
  6. Serve a full serving as as a main dish or serve full or half a serving as a side dish. To store, refrigerate for up to 5 days. The salad tastes best the next day as it will allow all the flavors to combine.


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I know what you're thinking... "But oranges aren't keto so how can you use them in your recipes?"

Actually, oranges aren't off limits, you just need to know how to use them. In this cake we are only using one small orange to make the whole cake, enough to add amazing flavor with none of the carbs. In fact, one generous slice of this easy keto coffee cake is less than 4 grams of net carbs and only about 150 Calories!

You can serve a slice of this grain-free cake on its own or with a dollop of whipped cream, sour cream or mascarpone for a more satisfying sweet breakfast option or dessert.

This Low-Carb Orange Drizzle cake is similar to two other coffee cakes; Low-Carb Madeira Cake, a British classic, and American-style Keto Pound Cake. Both of them are just as easy and delicious!

The Perfect Orange Drizzle Cake

Recipe development sometimes takes a few attempts before my creations are good enough to be shared. And that's the approach I take with every single recipe I make. Sometimes it only takes one attempt but often it's two or more tries before it's ready. Sometimes I make a recipe more times even though it's a success just to be absolutely sure it works (or simply because it's so good!)

This cake took a few attempts before I got it right. I wanted a nice rise with fluffy texture that's not too dense. That's what you can see on the first cake from the left (photo below). It was my the third attempt and the best by far. In this cake I used Greek-style yogurt and a combination of low-carb flours rather than just one type. Instead of full-fat yogurt you can even use sour cream, the result will be very similar.

The other two cakes were made with melted butter and a different ratio of dry ingredients, resulting in a denser texture. They were just as delicious (and didn't go to waste!) but the texture wasn't as fluffy and they were way too flat, they were simply not shareworthy yet.

Decorating Orange Drizzle Cake

Even a simple coffee cake like this one can be decorated for a special occasion! If you want to prettify it for Mother's Day, Father's Day, Valentine's Day or any family gathering, simply add some edible flowers and/or a few fresh mint leaves.

Another way to decorate this cake would be by adding thin slices of candied oranges which can be prepared with Allulose. I made candied blood oranges with Allulose before (and dipped them in dark chocolate) and they were just as good as the real deal. No sugar needed!

To do that I used juice from 1 orange combined with a splash of water and about half a cup of Allulose. I then cooked thin slices of another organic orange in this mixture over a low heat until the sauce has thickened and slightly caramelized (do not burn or they will taste bitter). Once done, I used a fork to transfer the slices on a piece of heavy-duty parchment paper, drizzled with any remaining syrup and let them cool down. Once cool, you can use them to decorate the top of the cake, or freeze and then dip in dark chocolate like I did.

Finally, you could add simple frosting such as whipped mascarpone (sweetened or plain). I would advice against butter-based frosting with too much sweetener as the cake already has the glossy orange syrup. You want something light and simple, ideally served alongside the cake rather than spreading it on top.

Preparation time

Hands-on:    20 minutes
Overall:      1 hour 30 minutes

Nutritional values (per slice)

Total Carbs 5.8 grams
Fiber 2.1 grams
Net Carbs 3.7 grams
Protein 9.4 grams
Fat 10.9 grams
of which Saturated 2 grams
Energy 155 kcal
Magnesium 47 mg (12% RDA)
Potassium 213 mg (11% EMR)

Macronutrient ratio: Calories from carbs (10%), protein (25%), fat (65%)

Ingredients (makes 10 servings)

Cake:
Orange syrup:
  • juice from 1 small organic orange (60 ml/ 2 fl oz)
  • 1 tbsp water (15 ml)
  • 1/4 cup granulated Allulose (50 g/ 1.8 oz)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 160 °C/ 320 °F (fan assisted), or 180 °C/ 355 °F (conventional) and line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
    Note: You can use 8 inch or 9 inch (20 or 23 cm) loaf pan. The more the batter spreads (wider, larger pan), the shorter the baking time. A smaller, deeper cake loaf pan will result in a higher rise.
  2. In a bowl combine the eggs, vanilla and half of the sweetener used in this recipe (Erythritol, Swerve or Allulose). Use an electric mixer or a hand whisk to beat.
  3. Add the almond flour, coconut flour, whey protein powder. Beat to combine. Add the yogurt and orange zest and beat until smooth. Note: Instead of baking powder you can use a combination of baking soda and cream of tartar, or baking soda and lemon juice. Conversion: 1 tsp baking powder = 1/2 tsp cream of tartar (or 1 tsp lemon juice added to wet ingredients) + 1/4 tsp baking soda.
  4. Pour the batter into the lined loaf pan. Place in the oven and bake for 45 to 55 minutes, rotating the pan halfway to ensure even browning. You can test if it's done by inserting a wooden skewer into the cake. It comes out clean, it's done. Remove the cake from the oven and let the cake cool down to room temperature.
  5. When the cake is baked, prepare the syrup by juicing one medium orange (about 4 tablespoons).
  6. Place in a saucepan with a tablespoon of water and the remaining sweetener. This time it's best to use Allulose.
    Note: You do need Allulose if you want to make syrup. You could use Erythritol or Swerve but the syrup won't thicken so keep that in mind.
  7. Cook on medium-high until it starts to boil and then reduce to low. Cook until syrupy, for a few minutes, stirring occasionally with a spatula. Once the syrup thickens (but can still be drizzled), take off the heat.
  8. Use a wooden skewer to make several holes in the cooled cake. Drizzle the prepared orange syrup evenly over the top, allowing it to soak in the holes. Let it sit for a few minutes and then slice.
  9. Store at room temperature for up to two days or in the fridge for up to a week. Freeze for longer storage (up to 6 months).
  10. Optionally, you can decorate the cake with some edible flowers and fresh mint leaves.


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This cheesy dip is perfect for any dinner party, game night or the next Super Bowl. You can use any blue cheese you like — Danish Blue, Stilton, Roquefort or even softer Gorgonzola will work well.

Make a batch in juts five minutes and serve it with crispy Buffalo Chicken Wings or crunchy vegetables such as carrots, bell peppers or celery sticks.

You can also serve this dip with any keto crackers like these Crispy Multiseed Keto Crackers or some pepperoni crisps for a tasty carnivore snack. To make the pepperoni crisps, I included some tips below. Enjoy!

Preparation time

Hands-on:    5 minutes
Overall:     5 minutes

Nutritional values (per serving, 2 tbsp/ 30 ml)

Total Carbs 0.9 grams
Fiber 0 grams
Net Carbs 0.8 grams
Protein 3 grams
Fat 9.3 grams
of which Saturated 3.8 grams
Energy 98 kcal
Magnesium 4 mg (1% RDA)
Potassium 47 mg (2% EMR)

Macronutrient ratio: Calories from carbs (3%), protein (12%), fat (85%)

Ingredients (makes 12 servings)

  • 150 g crumbled blue cheese (5.3 oz)
  • 1/4 cup avocado oil mayonnaise (55 g/ 1.9 oz)
  • 1/2 cup sour cream (115 g/ 4.1 oz)
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar (15 ml)
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • ground black pepper, to taste
  • Optional: celery sticks and/or pepperoni crisps to serve

Instructions

  1. Place the crumbled blue cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, vinegar, garlic powder and black pepper in a mixing bowl. Mix to combine.
  2. If you have time, refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving with crunchy vegetables (carrot sticks, celery, peppers, etc.), pepperoni crisps or crackers. Store in a sealed jar in the fridge for up to a week.
  3. To make your own pepperoni crisps (optional to serve), simply spread the pepperoni slices in a single layer on a lined baking tray. Place in the oven and bake at 180 °C/ 355 °F (fan assisted), or 200 °C/ 400 °F (conventional) for 10 to 15 minutes, rotating the tray halfway to ensure even cooking. Don't burn the crisps or they will taste bitter.
  4. Once crisped up, remove from the oven. Using a fork, transfer the slices on a rack lined with paper towel. Let the crisps cool down for a few minutes. As they cool down, they will crisp up even more.
  5. Store the crisps in a container at room temperature for a day or in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.


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