Best 9 Moms Easy Pea Salad Recipes

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Indulge in the classic taste of "Mom's Easy Pea Salad," a refreshing and versatile side dish that is sure to delight your taste buds. This timeless recipe has been passed down through generations, offering a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors. With its vibrant green peas, crisp vegetables, and creamy dressing, "Mom's Easy Pea Salad" is a staple at picnics, potlucks, and family gatherings. Whether you prefer a classic version or enjoy experimenting with variations, this article will guide you through the process of creating the perfect "Mom's Easy Pea Salad" that will become a cherished tradition in your own kitchen.

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EASY PEA SALAD



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This is a really simple side dish featuring peas and cheese. I double the recipe and take it to many family gatherings.

Provided by Tresa Raymer

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Green Pea Salad Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (15 ounce) can peas, drained
4 ounces Cheddar cheese, cubed
2 tablespoons finely chopped sweet onion
1 tablespoon sugar
¼ cup creamy salad dressing, e.g. Miracle Whip ™

Steps:

  • In a medium serving bowl, mix together the peas, Cheddar cheese and onion. Stir in the sugar and creamy salad dressing. Chill for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227.3 calories, Carbohydrate 15.8 g, Cholesterol 34.8 mg, Fat 13.7 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 10.6 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 498.4 mg, Sugar 8.7 g

PEA SALAD



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This Classic Creamy Pea Salad with Bacon is a delicious combination of sweet peas, bacon, cheddar cheese, red onion and a simple, zesty dressing. This simple side dish is perfect for the summer months and is a welcome addition to potlucks, cookouts, BBQs, and baby showers! Perfect for small or large gatherings, this easy side salad can be pulled together in just minutes and can also be made up to three days in advance.

Provided by Trish - Mom On Timeout

Categories     Salad     Side Dish

Number Of Ingredients 10

16 ounces frozen petite peas
4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese (cubed)
1/2 small red onion (diced)
1/4 pound bacon (cooked and finely chopped)
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Remove peas from freezer and place in a colander and allow to slightly thaw while preparing the dressing.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, sugar, apple cider vinegar, salt, and black pepper.
  • Add the peas, bacon, cheddar cheese, and red onion and fold/stir to combine.
  • Chill the salad for at least one hour before serving. The salad can be made up to 3 days in advance.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291 kcal, Carbohydrate 11 g, Protein 9 g, Fat 24 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Cholesterol 38 mg, Sodium 430 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving

MAMA'S PEA SALAD



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Mama made this salad a family tradition during the holidays, and we just loved its fresh taste. Now I have the responsibility to make it and I haven't changed a thing. It just reminds me of home. Now my grown children expect it at our holidays together and it reminds them of their Gran. Enjoy!

Provided by Deena

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Green Pea Salad Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups frozen peas, thawed
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
2 large Red Delicious apples, cored and diced
1 tablespoon white sugar
½ cup mayonnaise, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Combine peas, cheese, apples, sugar, and mayonnaise in a bowl. Fold together gently to mix and dissolve sugar. Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291.1 calories, Carbohydrate 19.6 g, Cholesterol 26.7 mg, Fat 21.1 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 7.7 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 278.2 mg, Sugar 12.4 g

MOTHER'S SWEET PEA SALAD



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MOTHER made this tasty salad for our Thanksgiving or Christmas diners. But it's so good I make it often during the year. It's an ideal accompaniment for whatever main dish we have for dinner. When served as an individual salad on a lettuce leaf, it's very attractive. -Nellie Dulin Concord, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/3 cup mayonnaise
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
1 cup diced cooked salad potatoes
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
1/2 cup chopped sweet pickles
1 hard-boiled large egg, chopped
1 cup shredded lettuce

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, mustard, sugar, salt and pepper. Gently stir in the potatoes, peas, pickles and egg. Chill. Serve over lettuce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 476 calories, Fat 33g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 119mg cholesterol, Sodium 989mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

MOM'S PEA SALAD



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This is a recipe that is done mainly by taste so trust your own tongue!!.... I was raised on this salad but for most people when you say PEA SALAD, they have never had it but it is really good and the kids LOVE it..it's a good way to get kids to eat peas!..It is ALWAYS great for a picnic or BBQ..it is also a conversation starter as it is unique!..VERY important to keep this VERY cold and eat it cold!

Provided by Dapanamakidd

Categories     Vegetable

Time 17m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (15 ounce) can peas (in fridge to get cold)
2 hardboiled egg (in fridge to get cold)
1 fresh carrot (washed)
1 small onion
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 teaspoon parsley flakes

Steps:

  • drain peas.
  • cut open eggs and take out yolks, put in bowl and mash with a fork.
  • put eggs whites in another bowl and chop really fine.
  • chop up onion really fine.
  • put peas(DRAINED!), egg yolks, egg whites and about 1/3 cup chopped onions in bowl , add approx 1 tsp of parsley flakes.mix up.
  • take carrot and with a knife, SCRAPE down the length, you don't want chunks or bites of carrots, you want VERY thin strips of carrot for color.
  • add 1 tbs mayonnaise and mix, keep adding mayo until you get the desired thickness that you want.ENJOY!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 165.7, Fat 5.1, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 84, Sodium 94.5, Carbohydrate 21.8, Fiber 6.6, Sugar 8.5, Protein 8.9

HERBY SNAP PEA AND RADISH SALAD



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Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     side-dish

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Kosher salt
1 pound snap peas, strings removed and cut in half vertically
1/2 cup Greek yogurt
2 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
5 to 7 radishes, (about 1 bunch) cut into 1/3-inch-thick matchsticks
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Once the water is boiling, add the snap peas and cook until the snap peas are bright green but still tender-crisp, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer the snap peas to a bowl of ice water. Set aside.
  • Add the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, dill, chives, mint, oil, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper to a large bowl and whisk to combine. Set aside.
  • Drain the snap peas and add them to the bowl with the dressing. Add the radishes to the bowl and toss well to thoroughly coat the vegetables in the dressing.
  • Serve immediately or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

PEA SALAD (MOM) RECIPE - (4.3/5)



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Provided by jasonhewitt

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 can of Peas, drained
Pimiento
Cheese, cubed
Hamburger Dill Pickles
Salt and Pepper
1 Tbs Mayonnaise, add slowly

Steps:

  • Mix gently, add mayo slowly. Cover and refrigerate 2-4 hours.

MOM'S "THE BEST" LETTUCE/PEA SALAD



Mom's

My mom has made this as long as I can remember. It is a crunchy, very tasty salad. It is a "must have" dish at our family gatherings and holidays. It makes a large quanity, but almost never has much leftover. What there is left is fought over to take home! I tried using another brand mayo and making this salad the day of serving, but did not taste as well. For the best salad, use Hellmans real mayo and make this the nite before. If you are a salad fan, I guarantee you will be addicted to this salad. I've also eaten variations with green peppers, canned peas and eggs, but I love this combination the best. Mom never has any complaints, but then, she's the best cook I know! The prep time doesn't include the "drying" time for the lettuce/peas and the overnite time in the fridge.

Provided by peppermintkitty

Categories     Greens

Time 20m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 head lettuce (washed,dried very well)
1 bag frozen peas (med. size bag-rinsed & patted dry really well)
1 can water chestnut (drained well)
2 bunches green onions
2 cups cubed cheddar cheese (shredded is not as good)
1 1/2-2 cups diced celery
2 cups hellman mayonnaise (the best brand to use)

Steps:

  • prepare this salad the DAY BEFORE you want to serve it.
  • It just isn't as good made the morning of.
  • after lettuce is throughly dried, tear into pieces in put in large bowl (one that doesn't have a large size rim).
  • on top of lettuce place the chopped green onion, celery, drained water chestnuts, and well drained, uncooked frozen peas.
  • Do not mix over the top of this, spread the hellman's mayo to edges of bowl sealing the salad in cover tightly and place in fridge until the next day.
  • dice 2 cups cheddar cheese and place in a plastic bag and put in fridge to toss with salad the next day.
  • Just before serving, add the cubed cheese to the salad and mix all well.
  • Pour into nice serving bowl and enjoy!
  • note: do not add salt as it will draw moisture and salad will have liquid in it by the serve time.
  • guest may add pepper and salt when salad is served.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 389.7, Fat 29.3, SaturatedFat 8.9, Cholesterol 44.9, Sodium 664, Carbohydrate 23.3, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 7.1, Protein 10.7

PEA SALAD



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You'll need just five ingredients for this cool salad that's nicely sized for two people. "I like trying new recipes," shares Katie Anderson from Cheney, Washington. "When I found this salad, I loved it. It's really nice on those hot summer days."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1-1/2 cups frozen peas, thawed
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1-1/2 teaspoons prepared mustard

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the peas, cheese and onion. Stir in the mayonnaise and mustard. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 389 calories, Fat 31g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 40mg cholesterol, Sodium 483mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

Tips:

  • To save time, use frozen peas instead of fresh peas.
  • For a sweeter salad, use honey or maple syrup instead of sugar.
  • If you don't have red onion, you can use a yellow or white onion instead.
  • For a crunchier salad, add some chopped celery or carrots.
  • To make a vegan salad, use a plant-based mayonnaise or yogurt.

Conclusion:

Pea salad is a refreshing and easy-to-make salad that is perfect for potlucks, picnics, and BBQs. It is also a healthy salad that is packed with nutrients. With so many variations to choose from, there is sure to be a pea salad recipe that everyone will enjoy. So next time you are looking for a delicious and healthy salad to serve, give one of these pea salad recipes a try.

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