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Pea Salad Recipe – Easy BBQ Side Dish

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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 in a red bowl

Easy Pea Salad Recipe for a Unique Side Dish

Makes 4 cups. Double or triple for large crowds.

Pea Salad Ingredients

(Exact measurements in the recipe card below)

  • Frozen peas
  • Celery, chopped
  • Cauliflower, chopped
  • Slivered almonds
  • Green onions
  • Ranch dressing
  • Sour cream
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Dill weed

How to make the pea salad

Thaw out the peas and drain well.

Chop the celery, cauliflower, and onions.

Pea salad ingredients in a bowl not mixed yet

Add all the ingredients to the peas in a bowl and mix well.

Pea Salad mixed in a bowl

Cover and refrigerate for 2-3 hours before serving.

Pea Salad Recipe - Easy BBQ Side Dish

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 barbecue parties, it’s nice to have a quick plan for a last minute side dish.

Yield: 4 Cups

Pea Salad Recipe

pea salad in a red bowl

A unique and tasty side dish that's great for BBQ's or summer events.

Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes

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

  1. Thaw peas and drain well.
  2. Chop celery, cauliflower, and onions.
  3. Add all ingredients to peas and mix.
  4. Cover and refrigerate for 2-3 hours before serving.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

8

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 281Total Fat: 23gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 17gCholesterol: 16mgSodium: 408mgCarbohydrates: 15gFiber: 5gSugar: 6gProtein: 7g

Nutrition facts are an estimate only.

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Cuisine: American / Category: Side Dishes

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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!


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  4. 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.

  5. 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!

  6. 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

  7. 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!

  8. This pea salad is the perfect side for a BBQ! Would go great with some grilled chicken and some veggies.

  9. This sounds and looks really good. I love that it has cauliflower in it. It will make a great 4th of July salad.

  11. 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!

  13. This looks super easy!! I’ve never tried a pea salad before but this seems like one I couldn’t pass up!!

  14. This is a perfect summer salad. It looks and sounds so refreshing. Thanks for sharing the recipe. Pinned!

  15. wow this looks so darn good, I’m trying this! THanks Stopping by from #WakeUpWednesday

  16. 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!!

  17. 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.

  19. 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

  20. i hate peas,but my husband loves them so i would make this just for him,,he would enjoy it

  21. Amazing sounding recipes ty for sharing this I have been looking for another pee recipe other then the one I had ty for shsring

  22. This looks like a nice summer picnic recipe, I will use this a few weeks from now at my family picnic.

  24. 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.

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