mertzie's cauliflower & peas, please, salad

Name: Mertzie's Cauliflower & Peas, Please, Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 - small head of cauliflower, blanched or steamed lightly; 10 ounce(s) box of frozen peas, thawed & drained well; 1/2 - small red onion; 1/4 pound(s) smoked turkey breast (deli sliced), cut in bite sized slices; 1/2 - block cheese cut in cubes (swiss, cooper sharp, or vermont sharp are all awesome in this!); - rice noodles (the crunchy kind in the asian section); 4 - slices bacon, fried crisp (yum!) (i usually use like 6 slices, b/c we heart bacon); - fresh ground black pepper; ## FOR DRESSING:; 1 - cup ranch dressing; 1/2 - cup sour cream; 1 teaspoon(s) dijon coarse mustard; 1 teaspoon(s) (or more) tarragon; 1 teaspoon(s) poppyseeds (optional, if you like them)

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Michelle Koletar/Mertz

Harrisburg, PA

Updated on Jul 23, 2013

I've had a recipe from Hidden Valley for probably 20+ years for the basis of this salad. I've changed it to our taste and made it suitable not only as a side dish, but as a tasty main dish on a hot summer night. We gobble this up at my house and it's great for a take-along to a picnic or gathering.

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prep time 10 Min

cook time 5 Min

method Refrigerate/Freeze

yield 4-6 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 - small head of cauliflower, blanched or steamed lightly
10 ounces box of frozen peas, thawed & drained well
1/2 - small red onion
1/4 pound smoked turkey breast (deli sliced), cut in bite sized slices
1/2 - block cheese cut in cubes (swiss, cooper sharp, or vermont sharp are all awesome in this!)
- rice noodles (the crunchy kind in the asian section)
4 - slices bacon, fried crisp (yum!) (i usually use like 6 slices, b/c we heart bacon)
- fresh ground black pepper
FOR DRESSING:
1 - cup ranch dressing
1/2 - cup sour cream
1 teaspoon dijon coarse mustard
1 teaspoon (or more) tarragon
1 teaspoon poppyseeds (optional, if you like them)

How To Make mertzie's cauliflower & peas, please, salad

Step 1

I soak my onion in ice water for about 30 minutes to make it more mild, as I don't like the taste of uncooked onions all that much. :)

Step 2

Mix up the dressing ingredients. Make sure peas are thawed and cauliflower is cooled off. I chop the cauliflower up in small bite sized pieces.
Step 3

Add all ingredients except the rice noodles and pour dressing over. I use a good amount of black pepper, no salt.
Step 4

Refrigerate for a few hours and toss some rice noodles in before serving for crunch. Enjoy!
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