Best 8 Broccoli Cauliflower Pea Salad Recipes

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**Broccoli Cauliflower Pea Salad: A Trio of Colorful and Nutritious Vegetables**

Broccoli, cauliflower, and peas come together in this vibrant and refreshing salad that's perfect for summer gatherings or as a healthy side dish. The broccoli and cauliflower provide a satisfying crunch, while the peas add a touch of sweetness. This salad is also packed with nutrients like vitamins A, C, and K, making it a great choice for those looking to boost their immune system or add more vegetables to their diet. Additionally, this recipe offers three delicious variations to suit different tastes and dietary preferences: a classic dressing with mayonnaise, a tangy vinaigrette, and a creamy avocado-tahini sauce. With its colorful appearance and variety of flavors, this broccoli cauliflower pea salad is sure to be a hit at any gathering.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

BROCCOLI CAULIFLOWER SALAD



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Broccoli cauliflower salad is loaded with flavor. This salad is full of sweet, salty and tangy flavors. This salad is super easy and quick to make and is perfect for a side dish, light meal, picnic or potluck.

Provided by Kimber

Categories     Salad

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 9

.75 lbs Broccoli florets (cut into bite sized pieces)
.75 lbs cauliflower florets (cut into bite sized pieces)
1/4 cup Red onion
1/4 cup Craisins
3 tbsp red wine vinegar
1 cup mayonnaise
1 tbsp Sugar (optional)
1 cup sunflower seeds
1/2 cup crumbled bacon

Steps:

  • Combine the mayonnaise, vinegar, and sugar in a bowl and whisk until smooth.
  • In a large bowl, add the broccoli, cauliflower, onion, craisins and dressing and toss to coat.
  • Add the sunflower seeds and bacon and toss again gently to distribute.
  • Serve chilled. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 359 kcal, Carbohydrate 13 g, Protein 8 g, Fat 31 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 21 mg, Sodium 418 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving

BROCCOLI ~ CAULIFLOWER ~ PEA SALAD



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A salad similar to this was served at my niece's bridal shower. Everyone was raving! We were all trying to figure out the dressing. So this is what I came up with, and it's a real keeper! When I made this for Hubby, he couldn't get enough! I hope you like this as much as we do!

Provided by Debbie Sue

Categories     Other Salads

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 c frozen broccoli and cauliflower medley, thawed
1/2 c frozen peas, thawed
1 bunch green onions, cut small, up into the green part
THE DRESSING
1/4 c mayonnaise
1/4 c sour cream
1/8 tsp garlic powder

Steps:

  • 1. In a bowl mix the green onions into the broccoli, cauliflower, and peas. In a separate bowl mix the mayonnaise, sour cream and the garlic powder together.
  • 2. Pour the dressing over the vegetables. Mix well. Chill, serve, and enjoy!
  • 3. ** If you prefer, you can use fresh broccoli and cauliflower. Just blanch first. This process will keep the broccoli and cauliflower still crisp, just slightly tender.

BROCCOLI-CAULIFLOWER SALAD



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This is a favorite at salad suppers, I serve the dressing on the side for these suppers.

Provided by Colleen

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Broccoli Salad Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup broccoli florets
1 cup cauliflower florets
2 cups hard-cooked eggs, diced
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
6 slices bacon
1 cup mayonnaise
½ cup white sugar
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar

Steps:

  • Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Crumble and set aside.
  • In a medium sized salad bowl, layer in order the broccoli, cauliflower, eggs, cheese and bacon.
  • Prepare the dressing by whisking together the mayonnaise, sugar and vinegar. Drizzle dressing over top and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 399.7 calories, Carbohydrate 15.5 g, Cholesterol 177 mg, Fat 33 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 11.2 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 452.8 mg, Sugar 13.7 g

BROCCOLI-CAULIFLOWER-PEA SALAD



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Refershing salad that makes use of fresh vegetables that are available. Unlike any of the others posted here so far.

Provided by Mean Mary

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 2h20m

Yield 12 cups, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 cups broccoli, cut into very small florettes
3 cups cauliflower, cut into very small florettes
3 cups celery, diced
1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas
1 cup Spanish peanut
1 cup raisins
1/2 cup diced red onion (optional)
4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 1/2 cups mayonnaise (light or fat free works fine)
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup sugar or 1/4 cup sugar substitute
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons grated onions (if you did not put red onion in above)
1 -2 tablespoon white vinegar or 1 -2 tablespoon seasoned rice vinegar

Steps:

  • Mix all salad ingredients together. In separate bowl, combine the dressing ingerdients and mix together with the salad fixings. This makes a salad suitable for a large potluck. Cooking time is chilling time in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 294.6, Fat 17.9, SaturatedFat 3.1, Cholesterol 11.3, Sodium 376.3, Carbohydrate 29.8, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 16.3, Protein 7.5

BROCCOLI CAULIFLOWER SALAD



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This recipe was found in the 2009 cookbook, Taste of Home Best Church Supper Recipes. Preparation time does not include that needed for the salad to chill.

Provided by Sydney Mike

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 5m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 medium head cauliflower, cut into florets
1 medium head of broccoli, cut into florets
1 cup celery, sliced
1 cup frozen peas
1/2 lb bacon, sliced, cooked, drained (optional)
2 teaspoons green onions, tops only, chopped
1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, sliced & drained
2 cups mayonnaise
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons white vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon white onion, finely chopped

Steps:

  • FOR THE SALAD ~ In a large salad bowl, mix together the cauliflower, broccoli, celery, peas, cooked bacon, green onion, and water chestnuts.
  • Cover and chill in refrigerator while mixing the dressing.
  • FOR THE DRESSING ~ Combine mayonnaise, sugar, Parmesan cheese, vinegar, salt, and onion.
  • Pour it over the salad at least one hour before serving.

GREEN PEA SALAD FOR 2



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Fat-free sour cream and bottled ranch salad dressing keep this salad, from Helen Suter of Golconda, Texas, easy to prepare. Bacon and cashews punch up the flavor, and broccoli, cauliflower and peas make it nutritious.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/3 cup fresh broccoli florets
1/3 cup fresh cauliflowerets
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
1/4 cup thinly sliced celery
1 tablespoon thinly sliced green onion
4-1/2 teaspoons reduced-fat ranch salad dressing
1 tablespoon fat-free sour cream
1 bacon strip, cooked and crumbled
1 tablespoon salted cashews pieces

Steps:

  • Place broccoli and cauliflower in a steamer basket; place in a small saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 2-3 minutes or until crisp-tender. Rinse in cold water., In a small bowl, combine the broccoli, cauliflower, peas, celery and onion. Combine the ranch dressing and sour cream; stir into vegetable mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Just before serving, stir in bacon and cashews.

Nutrition Facts :

GINNY'S CAULIFLOWER AND PEA SALAD



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A nice hearty salad, great with any meal or by itself for lunch. Serve immediately or chill and serve later.

Provided by Ginn

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Green Pea Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 large head cauliflower, broken into small florets
1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas, thawed
1 small onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
¼ cup bacon bits
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese
1 cup light mayonnaise
1 (8 ounce) container reduced fat sour cream
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
2 tablespoons granular no-calorie sucralose sweetener (such as Splenda®)
2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
1 teaspoon seasoned salt (such as LAWRY'S®)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, toss together the cauliflower, peas, onion, and celery. Mix in bacon bits, Parmesan cheese, and Cheddar cheese.
  • Mix the mayonnaise, sour cream, mustard, sweetener, vinegar, and seasoned salt in a separate bowl. Pour over the vegetables, and mix well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 107.4 calories, Carbohydrate 9 g, Cholesterol 14.2 mg, Fat 4.7 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 8.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 343.4 mg, Sugar 3.4 g

CAULIFLOWER PEA SALAD



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I make this simple side dish often. It's so tasty, no one ever realizes it's good for them as well.-Marilyn Armstrong, Monticello, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 cups cauliflowerets
2 cups frozen peas, thawed
1 cup diced celery
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup fat-free plain yogurt
1/3 cup fat-free mayonnaise
1-1/2 teaspoons dill weed
1 teaspoon salt-free herb seasoning blend

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the first four ingredients. In a small bowl, combine yogurt, mayonnaise, dill and herb blend; mix well. Add to cauliflower mixture; toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts :

Tips:

  • For the best results, use fresh broccoli, cauliflower, and peas. If using frozen vegetables, thaw them completely before assembling the salad.
  • To make the salad ahead of time, prepare the dressing and chop the vegetables up to 24 hours in advance. Store the dressing and vegetables separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator. When ready to serve, assemble the salad and toss with the dressing.
  • This salad is a great way to use up leftover roasted vegetables. Simply chop the roasted vegetables and add them to the salad. You can also use a store-bought rotisserie chicken for a quick and easy protein addition.
  • Feel free to customize the salad to your liking. Add in other vegetables, such as carrots, celery, or bell peppers. You can also add different herbs, such as parsley, dill, or chives. If you like a sweeter salad, add a drizzle of honey or maple syrup to the dressing.

Conclusion:

This broccoli, cauliflower, and pea salad is a healthy and delicious side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is packed with fresh vegetables and topped with a tangy dressing. The salad is also easy to make and can be prepared ahead of time. So next time you are looking for a healthy and refreshing salad, give this recipe a try!

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