Cauliflower Salad with Fresh Peas
Cauliflower salad was the first recipe I posted on my blog back in August of 2008. I was so excited about blogging that I posted some of my favorite recipes right off the bat along with some pretty awful photographs that I took with my old point and shoot. I was so thrilled that I figured out how to assemble a photo and a recipe that it didn’t matter that the only comment I received was from my sweet daughter who was helping me figure out the whole comment thing. When I moved from Blogger to self-hosted WordPress last year my first half dozen posts somehow disappeared so it is a good excuse to remake and rephotograph a few of my old favorites. I love this salad for its flavor and crunch factor and the fresh peas and scallions of early spring make it oh so good.
- SALAD:
- 1 head cauliflower, cut into flowerettes
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 2 spring scallions, thinly sliced
- 1 can water chestnuts, chopped
- ½ cup cashews, slightly chopped
- 1 cup fresh or frozen peas
- 6 pieces crisp bacon, crumbled
- DRESSING:
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 4 tablespoons parmesan cheese, finely grated
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon vinegar
- salt and pepper to taste
- Combine dressing ingredients and mix well.
- Combine salad ingredients. Mix in salad dressing. Chill at least 2 hours.
I’m taking a short break for my annual trip to Central Oregon and am leaving you with a few of my favorite Springtime recipes. The farmers’ market opens Mother’s Day weekend and many of the ingredients will be available fresh from the farm. I miss my many vendor friends and customers and it will be wonderful to see them all again. This season is the 25th Anniversary of the Beaverton Farmer’s Market. If you live close by or are planning a visit to Portland this summer you can find a list of vendors and schedule of events here. If you do come to the market but sure to stop by The Bavarian Nut Company’s booth and say hello.
Strawberry Orange Avocado Salad
Strawberry Orange Avocado Salad
Smoked Salmon and Asparagus Salad
Smoked Salmon and Asparagus Salad
Spring Pea, Radish and Green Onion Salad
Spring Pea, Radish and Green Onion Salad
Asparagus and Hollandaise Sauce
Asparagus and Hollandaise Sauce
Rhubarb Almond Tart
Rhubarb Almond Tart
Rhubarb Pudding Cakes
Rhubarb Pudding Cakes
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Have a nice trip!! all of the salads look so delicious and perfect for spring!
Rhonda recently posted..Quick Kofte
Have fun, I love central Oregon also. Can’t wait for the Beaverton Farmer’s to open. Hillsdale was good today!
I love cauliflower and think this recipe sounds wonderful. Pinned! I did the same thing when I started blogging, posted a couple of my favorite recipes, bad photos with a readership of maybe 2 people. I should repost a couple of things with better photos. I adore that plate that the pea salad is sitting on.
Lea Ann recently posted..Glazed Carrots with Grapes and Walnuts
Cauliflower is one of the few veggies I like! I could sub carrots for the peas, as I won t eat those.
Have a good trip! That sure went fast, seems like you just closed!
Kathleen recently posted..THEY LIED! And Reminder for The Good Earth Party Wed. at 7!
And , the plate with the salad is beautiful!
Kathleen recently posted..THEY LIED! And Reminder for The Good Earth Party Wed. at 7!
Have fun on our trip! The salads all look great. I’ll for sure be trying some of them. The smoked salmon and asparagus as well as the cauliflower one will be my first tries.
Lynn recently posted..A Tasty Experience
Love the salad – have been looking forward to making something with fresh peas. Where are you going in Central Oregon? I lived in Bend for three years and I still miss it!
Virtually Homemade – Liz recently posted..Asian Spinach Salad with Orange and Avocado
Everything sounds great, love the rhubarb tart! Have a great trip Cathy, I’m sure you’re excited that the farmer’s market is opening soon:@)
That cauliflower salad sounds amazing (and looks beautiful)! I love cauliflower and can’t wait to see them at our farmers’ market. Looking forward to seeing photos of the Beaverton market, as always!
Susan recently posted..Brioche Sandwich Buns
Oh my gosh – look at all those salads of deliciousness! My fav? The smoked Salmon and asparagus. I’m posting that this week too =o)
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I love to see good recipes make another apearance! It is also fun to see how far we’ve come. I never thought to use cauliflower in a salad! I must try it.
Lynsdey@TheTinySkillet recently posted..Cranberry Beans, Sausage, and Kale
Ahhh, Spring. I love all of your wonderful Spring recipes. I am always looking for good cauliflower recipes and this is a good one. I’ve had your smoked salmon and asparagus salad at Pondside and it is outstanding.
Penny recently posted..Crock Pot BBQ Chicken
Have a great trip. The salads look wonderful!
I love these recipes! Just in time for the season that brings us lots of fresh rhubarb and peas. Mine are growing beautifully . . . and so fast that it seems you can almost watch them grow. Two plants that putting a video camera on would make a fun project. Speed it up at viewing time, what fun! My mouth waters just looking at your delightful food photos. Thanks for sharing, Connie
Connie recently posted..Doodling In My Journal
Wonderful recipes for spring. Enjoy your break…you have given us plenty of delicious dishes while you are away.
Karen (Back Road Journal) recently posted..Fettuccine And Peas In A Prosciutto Cream Sauce
Oh my goodness, they all look good. Where to start? The salmon teases me to start there.
Marilyn recently posted..One Word
Cauliflower is one of my favorite veggies. My mother use to make cauliflower salad and it was so so delicious. Thanks for the information, I love it very much!
Marnie Byod recently posted..Mitchelton Home Buying Tips
Cauliflower is SO underrated as a salad vegetable! This looks magnificent!!@
Red Nomad OZ recently posted..7 Super Shots!
I LOVE cauli! Have to try this one day (soon!).
Pozdrawiam, Anula.
P.S. Your blog is ‘short listed’ as one of my favourite ones, on my main page
Good morning Cathy. I am searching everywhere for cinnamon chips! No luck yet. Today I will check Sprouts. I am on a mission!! Oh how I wish I had seen that lovely cauliflower salad before Easter. How gorgeous is that!! I have everything to make it but the fresh peas. I am growing some in my garden though.
I am bookmarking it, and I think it will be on our menu for this week!!!
Lovely…
XO Kris
Beautiful salad and I love that plate!
Karen recently posted..Pork Short Ribs with Mustard Sauce
I love all your wonderful salads, Cathy! I very rarely eat cauliflower raw so I’d love to try this. Hope you had a wonderful time in Central Oregon!
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Have a wonderful trip! Thank you for the spring feast!
The cauliflower salad with fresh peas looks fantastic.
Angie@Angie’s Recipes recently posted..Soya Spelt Scones with Cranberry and White Chocolate
Every dish is so mouthwatering! I just love the fresh flavors of spring. Wish I had some rhubarb in the garden! Your cauliflower salad sounds fabulous and what a spectacular plate you have it on. It is really a showstopper!
Jacqueline recently posted..Chocolate Overload Cake
Your pictures always look beautiful to me. This salad looks healthy and delicious, just what I need to get ready for the nice weather. I wish I lived closer so that I could come and say hello to you at the market:)
Raina recently posted..My New Favorite Chocolate Chip Cookie
Not only is that a great salad, but the plate you served it on is gorgeous!
Love the summer round up and have a super vacation!
Barbara recently posted..Gourmet’s 50 Women Game Changers in Food: # 44, Nigella Lawson
The cauliflower salad looks delightful…love the crunchiness as well! Everything else looks great and very tempting
Magic of Spice recently posted..What’s for snack time? Tequila Lime Roasted Garlic and Chipotle Artichokes
Beautiful salads, each one delicious and different! and the rhubarb treats look delicious. Have a great trip!
Carol @ Always Thyme to Cook recently posted..Barley and Mushrooms
We just started buying cauliflower and so far have made wintry gratin but salad will soon be on the list as spring arrives. I’ll be taking a few clues from your fabulous salad – I love the addition of cashews and bacon! And the dressing is wonderful. But as I scrolled down I noticed two incredible rhubarb desserts…. mmmmm. Enjoy your trip!
Jamie recently posted..VANILLA CUSTARD BERRY TART
Cauliflower_ can’t wait until it’s ready in the garden and try your recipe. Love ALL your salads, Cathy, and will try a few soon. Can you believe my rhubarb has already gone to seed!!!?
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