Pea salad is an easy side dish option for summer barbeque parties. This easy peasy recipe was given to me by my mother-in-law. I haven't seen a pea salad at many gatherings, so if you are looking for something unique to serve, give it a try.
Pea Salad Recipe – Easy BBQ Side Dish
Makes 4 cups. Double or triple for large crowds.
Ingredients
- 1 16oz package of frozen peas
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 cup chopped cauliflower
- 1 cup slivered almonds
- 1/4 cup sliced green onions
- 1 cup ranch salad dressing
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp dill weed
Instructions
- Thaw peas and drain well.
- Chop celery, cauliflower, and onions.
- Add all ingredients to peas and mix.
- Cover and refrigerate for 2-3 hours before serving.
Nutrition info: (calculated using SparkRecipes)
Per 1/2 cup serving – Calories: 579.9, Fat: 52 g, Cholesterol: 36.3, Sodium: 941.1, Potassium: 293.5, Total Carbs: 19, Fiber: 4.7 g, Sugar: 6.6 g, Protein: 9.7 g. Feel free to use light salad dressing and light sour cream to lighten it up a little.
I used frozen peas and frozen cauliflower, so I thawed both and drained well. I purchased a bag of slivered almonds, so no need to mess around chopping them. Pea salad is a great alternative when you don't have time to whip up potato salad. With all of the summer barbeque parties, it's nice to have a quick plan for a last minute side dish.
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It's party season. Graduation parties, weddings, birthdays, Father's Day, 4th of July, and tons of other reasons to celebrate summer. Plenty of opportunities to make a pea salad!
Liz says
Thank you for the nice salad recipe Jennifer.
Sarah L says
That would be a nice change from potato salad.
Tammy Woodall says
Thanks for the great recipe.
M.Clark says
Ok, I need to be honest here. I really do not like peas, so if I were to make this salad I would have to leave out the peas….HAHAHA. Thank you for sharing this recipe.
Julie Wood says
I need a recipe to help me change up the peas because it gets real boring just eating peas with a little pepper and Mrs. Dash on it. Peas are so healthy and I like your recipe and am going to make it real soon!
courtney b says
wow this is so different-
my kids will eat peas… that is barely the only veggie they will eat,so im writing down this recipe for sre!
THanks1
Fee Roberts says
I love pea salad, but mine’s a little different. I’ll have to try it with cauliflower the next time I make it. Thanks!
nicole dziedzic says
This pea salad is the perfect side for a BBQ! Would go great with some grilled chicken and some veggies.
Debbie Welchert says
This sounds and looks really good. I love that it has cauliflower in it. It will make a great 4th of July salad.
David Fultner says
This way different than what I make. Therefor I have to try it.
Meredith @ The Palette Muse says
Yum! I’ve never heard of pea salad, but I love all these ingredients and I like having a different option from potato salad. Thanks for the inspiration!
Emily Endrizzi says
Yum! This looks like a delicious side dish for a summer cookout!
Tiffany Dover says
This looks super easy!! I’ve never tried a pea salad before but this seems like one I couldn’t pass up!!
AnnMarie says
This is a perfect summer salad. It looks and sounds so refreshing. Thanks for sharing the recipe. Pinned!
karen says
wow this looks so darn good, I’m trying this! THanks Stopping by from #WakeUpWednesday
Elaine @cookinandcraftin.com says
What a interesting recipe!! My mom used to make a pea salad but not like this!! I’m going to share this with her!! I would love if you stopped by My place and shared your stuff on My 2 Favorite Things on Thursday – Link Party!!
Have a great Weekend!!
Cynthia L says
I love pea salad! It is a true southern classic comfort food. Thanks so much for sharing this at the This Is How We Roll Thursday link party. I hope to see you next week.
Danielle says
A nice dish to bring to a bbq. Thanks for sharing with Idea Box.
Lorelai @ Life With Lorelai says
Your pea salad sounds fantastic! Thanks for sharing at the #HomeMattersParty – we’re looking forward to what you have to share next week. 🙂
~Lorelai
Life With Lorelai
vickie Couturier says
i hate peas,but my husband loves them so i would make this just for him,,he would enjoy it
amy tolley says
Amazing sounding recipes ty for sharing this I have been looking for another pee recipe other then the one I had ty for shsring
Jerry Marquardt says
This looks like a nice summer picnic recipe, I will use this a few weeks from now at my family picnic.
Julie Waldron says
Thanks for the great recipe 🙂
Nicole B says
I love pea salads. This is a lot different from any I have had because of the cauliflower and celery. I’ll pin so I can save it for later.