Best 3 Layered Pea Salad Recipes

Indulge in the refreshing flavors of layered pea salad, a quintessential culinary creation that combines the crispness of peas, the tangy sweetness of dressing, and the richness of savory ingredients. This delightful dish, often served as a side or light lunch, offers a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a novice in the kitchen, this article will guide you through a culinary journey, providing you with the essential steps and ingredient combinations to craft the perfect layered pea salad that will impress your friends and family.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

LAYERED PEA SALAD

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This delightful layered salad is filling and fresh at the same time. It is so versatile that it works for any time of the year--July 4th or Christmas. It's one of the better ways I get my kids to 'eat their peas'!

Provided by Kimberly Turnage Slater

Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Green Pea Salad Recipes

Time 8h15m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 cup creamy salad dressing (such as Miracle Whip®)
2 tablespoons white sugar
5 (15 ounce) cans baby peas, drained
½ cup finely chopped green bell pepper
1 head iceberg lettuce, torn into bite-sized pieces
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
bacon bits

Steps:

Stir together salad dressing and sugar in a large salad bowl or 9x13 glass baking dish until sugar is dissolved. Add peas and chopped green pepper, if desired, and mix lightly to combine. Spread the pea mixture evenly across the bottom of the dish.
Spread the lettuce in an even layer over the pea mixture, and top the lettuce with a layer of the Cheddar cheese. Sprinkle bacon bits over the cheese.
Chill for at least 8 hours or overnight to blend flavors.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 149.9 calories, Carbohydrate 13.8 g, Cholesterol 16.9 mg, Fat 7.6 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 7.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 414.2 mg, Sugar 6.7 g

LAYERED PEA SALAD WITH CREAMY HERB DRESSING

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Provided by Katie Lee Biegel

Categories side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1/4 cup parsley leaves
1/4 cup cilantro leaves
1/4 cup basil leaves
2 (8.8 oz) packages cooked beets, diced
3 to 4 cups chopped iceberg lettuce
3 to 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
3 ribs celery, thinly sliced
8 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
10 ounces frozen peas, thawed
Freshly ground black pepper
4 slices bacon, cooked until crispy and crumbled

Steps:

In the bowl of a food processor, add mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice and zest, and herbs. Pulse until smooth. Refrigerate until you are ready to use.
Layer your salad in a trifle dish. Start with the beets on the bottom in an even layer. Next add a layer of each lettuce, celery, blue cheese, and peas. Spread the dressing over the top of the salad and season with pepper to taste. Top with bacon. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.

LAYERED PEA SALAD

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

Provided by ALC553

Categories < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 head lettuce (broken)
3/4-1 cup green onion, chopped
1/2-3/4 cup celery, chopped
1 (10 ounce) package frozen green peas (defrost but DO NOT cook!)
1/2-1 cup green bell pepper, chopped
1 cup light mayonnaise
1 cup light sour cream
2 -3 tablespoons sugar
10 slices turkey bacon
1 -2 cup cheddar cheese, grated (I use 2%)
parmesan cheese

Steps:

Break salad and put in bowl.
Chop green onion, celery, bell pepper.
Dethaw green peas.
Cook bacon and crumble.
Mix Mayo, Sour cream and sugar together (this is your "mayo mixture" referenced below.).
Grate the cheddar cheese.
Layer ingredients in this order: (bottom to top).
-Lettuce.
-Green onion.
--Celery.
-Green peas.
-Green pepper.
-Mayo mixture.
-Turkey bacon.
-Cheddar cheese.
-Sprinkle the top with Parmesean cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 252.9, Fat 17.2, SaturatedFat 5.9, Cholesterol 40.9, Sodium 520.2, Carbohydrate 15.8, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 7.2, Protein 9.4

Tips:

Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
If you don't have fresh peas, you can use frozen peas that have been thawed and drained.
Blanch the peas in boiling water for a few minutes before adding them to the salad to preserve their color and flavor.
Chop the celery and onion very finely so that they don't overpower the other ingredients.
Use a light, flavorful dressing that won't overpower the salad.
Serve the salad chilled for a refreshing side dish.

Conclusion:

Layered pea salad is a delicious and easy-to-make salad that is perfect for potlucks, picnics, and summer gatherings. With its鮮豔的色彩 and variety of flavors and textures, this salad is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a new salad recipe to try, give layered pea salad a try. You won't be disappointed!