Best 7 Light And Crunchy Pea Salad Recipes

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Light, crunchy pea salad is an easy to make summer recipe that is perfect for barbecues, potlucks, and everyday lunches. With its refreshing flavors and colorful ingredients, this salad is sure to be a hit at any gathering. The key to creating the perfect pea salad is to use fresh, high-quality ingredients and to toss the salad lightly so as not to crush the peas. With a few simple steps, you can create a delicious and healthy salad that will be enjoyed by people of all ages.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

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.

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 :

LIGHT AND CRUNCHY PEA SALAD



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Radishes and water chestnuts put the crunch in this appealing salad that's draped in a light mayonnaise dressing. Barbara Kopfmann of West Bend, Wisconsin shares the recipe.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 package (16 ounces) frozen peas, thawed
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
1/2 cup diced radishes
1/2 cup diced sweet red pepper
1/3 cup diced red onion
1/3 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
1 teaspoon dill weed
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon poppy seeds

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the peas, water chestnuts, radishes, red pepper and onion. In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Pour over vegetables and toss gently to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 358mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CRUNCHY PEA SALAD



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

Provided by chilady61

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 slices bacon
1 (8 ounce) package frozen peas
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped green onion
2/3 cup sour cream
1 cup chopped cashews
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • In medium bowl combine peas, celery, green onions , and sour cream , toss gently to mix , just before serving . stir in cashews and bacon . season with salt and pepper . enjoy !

Nutrition Facts : Calories 262.4, Fat 20.6, SaturatedFat 6.7, Cholesterol 20.6, Sodium 304.3, Carbohydrate 14.3, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 4.3, Protein 7.5

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

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

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

Tips:

  • Use fresh, young peas for the best flavor and crunch.
  • Blanch the peas briefly in boiling water to help them retain their color and crispness.
  • Use a variety of herbs and seasonings to flavor the salad, such as mint, basil, parsley, dill, garlic, and lemon zest.
  • Add some chopped nuts or seeds for extra crunch and flavor.
  • Serve the salad immediately or chill it for later.

Conclusion:

Pea salad is a light, refreshing, and flavorful side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be customized to your own taste. With its vibrant colors and delicious flavor, pea salad is sure to be a hit at your next gathering.

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