The original recipe calls for regular mayonnaise, but you don’t lose anything by substituting a plant-based one in. You can add more mayo if you want it a little bit creamier.
The combination of fresh dill, peas, and cauliflower makes an exceptional summer salad. Since there is no spice, it would a good addition to a meal that has some spicier dishes.
Looking for a summer salad, but not quite this one? How about one of these?
- Creamy Cilantro-Lime Coleslaw
- Kale and Brussels Sprout Salad
- Spring Vegetable Panzanella
- Tuscan Orzo Salad
- White Bean Salad
- Zucchini Crudo
Cauliflower Pea Salad
My daughter isn't quite sure this is nice enough for a dinner party, but I think it makes a wonderful fresh summer salad when cauliflower and/or peas can be found at Farmer's Markets. Yes, it is made with mayonnaise, but I don't think that should immediately disqualify it, maybe my Midwest roots are showing. This recipe is from my Swedish Aunt Agnes.
Ingredients
- 1 head cauliflower broken into small pieces
- 12 oz fresh or frozen peas cooked for 3 minutes
- 1 C plant-based mayonnaise
- ½ small onion chopped fine
- 1 tsp seasoning salt
- 1 Tbsp plant-based milk
- 1 Tbsp dillweed dried or fresh
Instructions
- Mix mayonnaise, onion, seasoning salt, milk, and dill. Add cauliflower and peas and mix well. Chill for 1-2 hours.
Notes
Of course, you can substitute dairy mayonnaise for the plant-based mayonnaise as well as dairy milk for the plant-based milk, if those are not concerns. For plant-based milk, I prefer soy milk for baking as its flavor is the most neutral, but any kind of plant-based milk will work.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 236kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.05gSodium: 475mgPotassium: 332mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 337IUVitamin C: 52mgCalcium: 31mgIron: 1mg
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