Best 13 Green Pea Salad With Lots Of Crunch Recipes

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Green pea salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that is perfect for summer gatherings. With its vibrant green color and crisp texture, it is a great way to add some color and crunch to your next potluck or barbecue. Whether you prefer a classic recipe or something with a twist, there are countless ways to make a delicious green pea salad. In this article, we will explore some of the most popular recipes and variations, so you can find the perfect one to satisfy your cravings. From traditional recipes with fresh peas and mayonnaise to more innovative options with grilled peas and tangy dressings, there is sure to be a green pea salad recipe that everyone will enjoy.

Here are our top 13 tried and tested recipes!

CRUNCHY PEA SALAD



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After I had this salad in two different restaurants-one here in Michigan and one in Florida-I finally decided to try my hand at duplicating the recipe. My family thinks I succeeded!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/3 cup ranch salad dressing
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon celery seed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen peas, thawed
3 tablespoons finely chopped onion
3/4 cup salted peanuts

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine salad dressing, mayonnaise, lemon juice, celery seed, salt and pepper. Add peas and onion; toss. Just before serving, stir in peanuts.

Nutrition Facts :

CRUNCHY PEA SALAD



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Crunchy Pea Salad

Provided by Hidden Valley

Categories     Salad

Time 15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 package (10 ounces) peas
1 cup celery
1 cup cauliflower
1 cup cashews
¾ cup green onions
¾ cup Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Plant Powered Dressing

Steps:

  • Rinse peas in hot water (or steam until tender, if fresh) and drain.
  • In a large bowl, combine the peas, celery, cauliflower, cashews, green onions and dressing; chill covered for at least 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts :

QUICK CRUNCHY PEA SALAD



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Frozen peas are a handy base for this good-tasting salad. It's also a great dish for a potluck because it can be made ahead. Everyone enjoys this when I serve it.-Mary Reid Fisher, Brownwood, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 package (10 ounces) frozen peas, thawed
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 cup thinly sliced celery
1/2 cup sliced green onions
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt, optional

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the first four ingredients. In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream and seasoned salt if desired; mix well. Add to pea mixture; toss to coat. Chill until serving.

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HIDDEN VALLEY RANCH CRUNCHY PEA SALAD



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I've had this recipe for several years and its always a crowd pleaser. I got the recipe out of a woman's magazine.

Provided by Anita Harris

Categories     Cauliflower

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (10 ounce) package frozen baby peas, thawed
1 cup diced celery
1 cup chopped cauliflower (optional)
1/4 cup diced green onion
1 cup chopped cashew nuts
1 cup prepared ranch dressing
3 -5 slices cooked bacon, crumbled

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients except bacon; mix well and chill for several hours.
  • Just before serving sprinkle with crumbled bacon.

CREAMY CRUNCHY PEA SALAD



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I like this tasty side dish since there's not much chopping involved. Vary the type of nuts to suit your family's taste.-Leann Jasper, Newmarket, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 package (16 ounces) frozen peas, thawed
1 cup chopped cauliflower
1 cup diced celery
1 cup slivered almonds
1/4 cup sliced green onions
1 cup ranch salad dressing
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 teaspoon dill weed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Lettuce leaves, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first 10 ingredients. Cover and chill until serving. Serve on lettuce if desired.

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#1 PEA SALAD MOST REQUESTED!



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This is the pea salad everyone begs for at any event or anytime we make it. Easy and so addictive. Most folks are sure there is bacon in the recipe, but there is none needed for the fabulous flavor.

Provided by Janie Hubshman-Edinger

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Green Pea Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 (16 ounce) packages frozen petite peas
6 ounces smoke-flavored almonds, finely chopped
1 onion, finely chopped
1 cup mayonnaise, or more to taste
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place frozen peas in a colander; rinse under cold water until thawed. Drain and transfer to a large bowl. Add almonds and onions; mix well. Fold mayonnaise and black pepper into pea mixture until evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 333.2 calories, Carbohydrate 17.4 g, Cholesterol 8.4 mg, Fat 26.8 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 8.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 283.5 mg, Sugar 6.4 g

CROWD-PLEASING PEA SALAD



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I love this tasty and easy pea salad.

Provided by HOLLY9000

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Green Pea Salad Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

¼ pound sharp Cheddar cheese
2 (15 ounce) cans sweet peas, drained
⅓ cup diced red onion
½ cup mayonnaise, or to taste
1 tablespoon white sugar
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Grate Cheddar cheese into a bowl and refrigerate while draining peas and dicing onion to keep cheese shreds from sticking together.
  • Mix cheese, peas, onion, mayonnaise, sugar, salt, and pepper together in a bowl.
  • Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate 1 hour to overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 246.6 calories, Carbohydrate 17.4 g, Cholesterol 20.1 mg, Fat 16 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 9.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 285.6 mg, Sugar 7.8 g

CRUNCHY PEA SALAD



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Make and share this Crunchy Pea Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by susan

Categories     Cauliflower

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (20 ounce) package frozen baby peas
1 cup diced celery
1 cup chopped cauliflower
1/4 cup diced green onion
1 cup chopped cashews
1/2 cup sour cream
1 cup ranch salad dressing
crisply cooked & crumbled bacon, for garnish (Optional)

Steps:

  • Thaw peas in colander under running water for a minute; drain.
  • Combine all ingredients.
  • Chill for a couple of hours to marry the flavors.
  • Garnish just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 459.4, Fat 35.8, SaturatedFat 7.8, Cholesterol 19.3, Sodium 563.3, Carbohydrate 26.4, Fiber 6.8, Sugar 9.3, Protein 10.7

CRUNCHY PEA AND WATER CHESTNUT SALAD



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Great fresh-tasting salad.

Provided by candygrama

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Green Pea Salad Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas
1 cup shredded carrots
1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
2 green onions, sliced
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 clove garlic, smashed
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon dry mustard
¼ cup mayonnaise

Steps:

  • Place frozen peas in a colander; rinse under hot water to thaw. Drain.
  • Mix peas, carrots, water chestnuts, and green onions together in a bowl.
  • Whisk vegetable oil, red wine vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, sugar, paprika, and dry mustard together in a separate bowl; pour over pea mixture. Marinate salad for at least 1 hour.
  • Stir mayonnaise into salad just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239.3 calories, Carbohydrate 22.6 g, Cholesterol 5.2 mg, Fat 15.1 g, Fiber 5.6 g, Protein 5.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 408.1 mg, Sugar 8 g

GREEN PEA SALAD, EASY AND LIGHT!



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I'm always asked to bring this to family gatherings and I always return home with an empty bowl. Very good, very easy!

Provided by Likkel

Categories     Vegetable

Time 5m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

10 ounces frozen peas
6 slices Canadian bacon, diced (or try cooked bacon or diced Spam instead)
8 ounces low-fat cheddar cheese, shredded
2 tablespoons onions, chopped
1/2 cup fat-free mayonnaise

Steps:

  • Rinse peas under cold water (to quick thaw); drain.
  • Mix all the ingredients; cover and refrigerate for 2 hours(to blend flavors).
  • (Serving size about 3/4 c.).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 122.1, Fat 4, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 18.2, Sodium 634.4, Carbohydrate 8, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 3.2, Protein 13.2

SWEET AND CRUNCHY PEA SALAD



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Very easy salad. Can have all the ingredients in pantry for a spontaneous get-together. Peas combine with pickles and peanuts for a refreshing summer salad.

Provided by lahop2it

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Green Pea Salad Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (15 ounce) can peas, drained
½ cup sweet pickles, halved and sliced
½ cup roasted Spanish peanuts
¼ cup creamy salad dressing (such as Miracle Whip®), or to taste

Steps:

  • Lightly mix peas, sweet pickles, peanuts, and creamy salad dressing in a bowl. Chill until cold, about 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 222.4 calories, Carbohydrate 19.2 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 13.4 g, Fiber 5.2 g, Protein 8.4 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 423.3 mg, Sugar 9.1 g

GREEN PEA SALAD



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Light sour cream and bottled Ranch salad dressing keep this salad easy to prepare. Bacon and cashews punch up the flavor and broccoli, cauliflower and peas make it a nutritious part of any meal. -Helen Suter of Golconda, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup fresh broccoli florets
1 cup fresh cauliflowerets
1 package (10 ounces) frozen peas, thawed
1 large celery rib, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
5 tablespoons reduced-fat ranch salad dressing
3 tablespoons fat-free sour cream
1/4 cup salted cashew pieces
2 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Steps:

  • Place broccoli and cauliflower in a steamer basket; place in a saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 2-3 minutes. Rinse in cold water. In a large bowl, combine the broccoli, cauliflower, peas, celery and onions. , In a small bowl, combine the ranch dressing and sour cream. Stir into vegetable mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Just before serving, stir in cashews and bacon.

Nutrition Facts :

GREEN PEA SALAD FOR 2



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Fat-free sour cream and bottled ranch salad dressing keep this salad, from Helen Suter of Golconda, Texas, easy to prepare. Bacon and cashews punch up the flavor, and broccoli, cauliflower and peas make it nutritious.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/3 cup fresh broccoli florets
1/3 cup fresh cauliflowerets
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
1/4 cup thinly sliced celery
1 tablespoon thinly sliced green onion
4-1/2 teaspoons reduced-fat ranch salad dressing
1 tablespoon fat-free sour cream
1 bacon strip, cooked and crumbled
1 tablespoon salted cashews pieces

Steps:

  • Place broccoli and cauliflower in a steamer basket; place in a small saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 2-3 minutes or until crisp-tender. Rinse in cold water., In a small bowl, combine the broccoli, cauliflower, peas, celery and onion. Combine the ranch dressing and sour cream; stir into vegetable mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Just before serving, stir in bacon and cashews.

Nutrition Facts :

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, sweet green peas for the best flavor.
  • If using frozen peas, thaw them completely before using.
  • To save time, use a food processor to chop the vegetables.
  • For a lighter salad, use a light vinaigrette dressing instead of the mayonnaise-based dressing.
  • To make the salad ahead of time, prepare the vegetables and dressing separately and store them in the refrigerator. Then, assemble the salad just before serving.

Conclusion:

Green pea salad is a refreshing and flavorful side dish that is perfect for potlucks, picnics, and summer gatherings. It is also a healthy choice, as it is packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. With so many variations to choose from, there is sure to be a green pea salad recipe that everyone will enjoy. So next time you are looking for a light and healthy side dish, give green pea salad a try.

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