Ingredients

  • 4 quarts water
  • 2 tablespoons salt
  • 1 head cauliflower, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced celery
  • 3 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
  • 4 tablespoons minced onion
  • 3 tablespoons minced sweet pickles
  • 1 teaspoon spicy mustard, or to taste
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 2 hard-boiled eggs, diced
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Method

  • Bring water and salt to a boil over medium-high heat. Add cauliflower; bring back to a boil. Cook for 3 minutes. Remove from heat and drain.
  • Spread cauliflower pieces onto a metal tray and freeze until cool, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, combine mayonnaise, celery, bacon, onion, pickles, mustard, and turmeric in a large bowl. Add cooled cauliflower and eggs; toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper.