Name: Cauliflower Salad
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 155 min
Ingredients: 1 head cauliflower, trimmed and cut into bite-size florets; 0.75 cup mayonnaise; 1 tablespoon mustard; 1 teaspoon salt; ground black pepper to taste; 3 hard boiled eggs, chopped; 1 onion, chopped; 0.75 cup frozen green peas, thawed; 0.25 cup dill pickles, chopped; 3 slices crisply cooked bacon, crumbled

Cook Time: 10 minutes

This creamy cauliflower salad is a perfect side dish for any occasion. With tender cauliflower, hard-boiled eggs, peas, pickles, and a hint of crispy bacon, its a dish thats both refreshing and flavorful. Serve it chilled for the best taste!

Ingredients

1 head cauliflower, trimmed and cut into bite-size florets
cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon mustard
1 teaspoon salt
Ground black pepper to taste
3 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
1 onion, chopped
cup frozen green peas, thawed
cup dill pickles, chopped
3 slices crisply cooked bacon, crumbled (Optional)

Directions

Step 1: Place the cauliflower in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil and cook until the cauliflower is just fork-tender, about 10 minutes. Drain and let it cool slightly.
Step 2: In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, mustard, salt, and black pepper.
Step 3: Add the cooked cauliflower, chopped eggs, chopped onion, peas, dill pickles, and crumbled bacon (if using) to the dressing. Stir gently to coat everything well.
Step 4: Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, but up to 24 hours. The longer it chills, the better the flavors meld together.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving	Amount
Calories	290
Total Fat	25g (32% Daily Value)
Saturated Fat	4g (21% Daily Value)
Cholesterol	103mg (34% Daily Value)
Sodium	742mg (32% Daily Value)
Total Carbohydrate	13g (5% Daily Value)
Dietary Fiber	4g (14% Daily Value)
Total Sugars	6g
Protein	7g (14% Daily Value)
Vitamin C	51mg (57% Daily Value)
Calcium	52mg (4% Daily Value)
Iron	1mg (8% Daily Value)
Potassium	424mg (9% Daily Value)

Note: Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Comments

Larry Johnson

10/05/2025 11:01:24 AM

I omitted the peas, dill pickles, and bacon from the recipe and instead added 2 cooked cubed potatoes and 1 cup of diced celery, using only 2 eggs. I steamed the peeled, diced potatoes for 5 minutes, then added the cauliflower and steamed for an additional 5-6 minutes. After putting the salad together, it turned out fantastic!

Tyler Ramirez

10/06/2025 06:49:45 PM

Great mix of ingredients! I would never have thought to combine them myself. Instead of cooked cauliflower, I used it raw and the result was delicious! I made a few additions: 1 tsp. of dill, a sprinkle of hot sauce, and some small cubes of pepper jack cheese. I swapped peas for diced celery since that's what I had on hand, and I skipped the bacon. The dish turned out with a nice, crispy texture, and I didn't have to wait for it to cool.

Julie Edwards

10/06/2025 05:13:11 AM

I have made two smaller batches within a span of about ten days. I did not cook the cauliflower either time; I simply broke it into bite-sized pieces. The amount of dressing can be halved, as it stores and travels well and develops more flavor overnight.

Betty Rivera

10/08/2025 01:13:43 PM

This salad is fantastic! I decided to enhance it by including an additional egg, finely diced celery, celery salt, and shredded sharp cheddar cheese. I also used dill pickle relish instead of chopped dill pickles. My husband absolutely adored it!

Victoria Allen

10/07/2025 02:16:41 AM

I intend to sprinkle capers on top before serving. Next time, I might experiment with substituting Greek yogurt and lemon to make the mayo lighter, as I do with my other salads.

Eric Campbell

10/05/2025 06:23:15 PM

This recipe tricks you into thinking you'll be making a raw cauliflower salad, only to surprise you with a step to parboil the cauliflower first. It's definitely unexpected!

Helen Miller

10/04/2025 03:40:19 PM

I absolutely adore this recipe! It surpasses my enjoyment of potato salad by far. It has become my new favorite go-to dish. You can customize it with your preferred mustard or pickles. My appreciation for cauliflower has grown over the past year. The taste of this dish improves even more the following day.