Best 10 My Grandmas Sweet Pea Salad Recipes

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Grandma's sweet pea salad is a classic dish that has been a staple at family gatherings for generations. With its sweet and savory flavors, it is an easy-to-make recipe that can be enjoyed by all. This beloved salad is made with fresh peas that are cooked until tender, combined with a variety of other ingredients such as red onion, celery, bacon, and a creamy dressing. The result is a salad that is both hearty and refreshing, making it perfect for a summer barbecue or potluck.

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

SWEET PEA SALAD



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-Betty Otten, Tea, South Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 58 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

5 pounds uncooked bow tie pasta
1 pound carrots, shredded
1 package (16 ounces) frozen peas, thawed
10 celery ribs, diced
1 small onion, finely chopped
5 cups mayonnaise
4 cups sweetened condensed milk
2-1/2 cups sugar
3/4 cup cider vinegar
3/4 cup buttermilk
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. In three large bowls, combine the pasta, carrots, peas, celery and onion. , In another large bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Stir a third of the dressing into each bowl of pasta mixture. Cover and refrigerate until chilled.

Nutrition Facts :

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.

GREEN PEA SALAD WITH CHEDDAR CHEESE



Green Pea Salad With Cheddar Cheese image

This easy pea salad has sweet, crunchy pieces of onions mixed with creamy bites of Cheddar cheese. Growing up, a friend of the family made us this pea salad that we love to this day. It's just standard stuff: peas, mayonnaise, egg, cheese, and onion. That's it!

Provided by JessyTastic

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Green Pea Salad Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 (14.5 ounce) cans sweet peas, drained
3 hard-cooked eggs, chopped
¾ cup Cheddar cheese cubes
⅔ cup mayonnaise
½ cup onion, chopped
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Mix sweet peas, eggs, Cheddar cheese cubes, mayonnaise, and onion together in a bowl until ingredients are coated in mayonnaise; season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 386.2 calories, Carbohydrate 20.9 g, Cholesterol 132.6 mg, Fat 27.5 g, Fiber 6.9 g, Protein 14.3 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Sodium 947.6 mg, Sugar 6.2 g

GRANDMA'S PEA SALAD



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Old fashioned pea salad, this is my Mawmaws recipe, the only thing I added is the cheese! It's a regular on our table. Enjoy!

Provided by Misty Bryant

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 (15 ounce) cans sweet peas, drained
1/2 onion, chopped
3 hard-boiled eggs
4 ounces cheese, cubed (I like sharp or American)
1 (12 ounce) jar dill pickle relish
4 tablespoons pickle juice
3 -4 tablespoons Hellmann's mayonnaise
salt & pepper
1 dash Tony Chachere's Seasoning

Steps:

  • Empty drained peas into a bowl.
  • Combine all ingredients, stirring well.
  • Mixture should be creamy; add more mayo if needed.
  • Chill 1 hour before serving.
  • Can be made a day in advance.

GRANDMA IVA'S PEA SALAD



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This is the recipe for Pea Salad that my grandma always made, and now my dad makes it during the holidays; a great side dish. To make the whipped cream, use the Whipped Cream recipe I have posted: #80157.

Provided by BeccaB3c

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 slices Velveeta cheese, cubed
1 (15 ounce) can peas, drained
4 small sweet gherkins
1/4 cup onion, diced (1 slice of a med. onion)
2 cups whipped cream (non dairy or regular)
1 cup Miracle Whip
salt
pepper

Steps:

  • Mix whipped cream and salad dressing with the beater.
  • Add 2 shakes of pepper and add salt to taste, to the whipped cream and salad dressing.
  • Fold in the rest of the ingredients and refrigerate.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130.8, Fat 6.5, SaturatedFat 4.1, Cholesterol 22.6, Sodium 362.7, Carbohydrate 13.4, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 6.5, Protein 5.5

GRANDMA'S PEA SALAD



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This is a fun and easy recipe that my grandma taught me earlier this year and I have been hooked on ever since.

Provided by AMK2009

Categories     Vegetable

Time 10m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (16 ounce) bag frozen peas (you can use canned peas, but it is a lot easier with frozen)
1 cup mayonnaise
2 hard-boiled eggs (shelled and cut into small pieces)
1 tablespoon relish
1 cup cheddar cheese cube
1/2 cup provolone cheese cube
4 sprigs chives (cut into small pieces)

Steps:

  • Combine mayonnaise, boiled eggs, and relish in a medium bowl.
  • Add frozen peas.
  • Stir mixture. (You may have to add more mayonnaise, you just want everything coated).
  • Add cubed cheese and chives.
  • Cover and put in refrigerator overnight to let chives permeate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 493.1, Fat 33.6, SaturatedFat 10.7, Cholesterol 155.9, Sodium 811.1, Carbohydrate 31.6, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 10.9, Protein 17.8

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

GRANDMA'S SWEET AND TANGY BEAN SALAD



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I've never been a huge bean salad fan, due to the textures primarily. However, this bean salad my grandmother and mother passed along is great because it adds a good crunchiness with cucumbers, green peppers, onion, and celery!

Provided by ChristinaAB

Categories     Salad     Beans     Three Bean Salad Recipes

Time 2h20m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (15 ounce) can green beans, drained
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
1 (14.5 ounce) can wax beans, drained
1 (15.25 ounce) can corn kernels, drained
1 (8 ounce) can sweet peas, drained
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup diced cucumber
1 cup chopped green bell pepper
¾ cup white vinegar
1 cup white sugar
½ cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Mix green beans, kidney beans, wax beans, corn, sweet peas, celery, onion, cucumber, and green bell pepper together in a bowl.
  • Stir vinegar, sugar, vegetable oil, and salt together in a saucepan; bring to a boil until sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  • Pour vinegar mixture over bean mixture; marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight. Drain salad of extra marinade before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 273.1 calories, Carbohydrate 40.4 g, Fat 11.7 g, Fiber 5.2 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 672.2 mg, Sugar 23.7 g

GRANDMA WESEMAN'S ENGLISH PEA SALAD



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Southern English Pea Salad is something my Grandmother made almost every Thanksgiving and Christmas to go along with the meal. It is very simple, but tasty.

Provided by Chief Teer

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 2h25m

Yield 2 Quart Bowl, 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 (15 ounce) cans peas, drained
1 cup diced American cheese or 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup diced onion
1 (2 ounce) jar pimientos, cut into small pieces
4 diced hard-boiled eggs
2 hard-boiled eggs, quartered long way (to garnish)
1 cup Miracle Whip (increase as necessary)
salt, to taste
paprika

Steps:

  • It is important that you let the salad stand in the refrigerator for at least an hour or so, otherwise, it will not taste right as the onions are the only thing that flavors the dressing.
  • Grandma always made it with Miracle Whip, but if you are one of those folks who despises the taste, you can substitute mayonnaise with 1-2 tablespoons of sugar added. You can also, add in 2 Tbsps Hormel real bacon bits for extra flavor.
  • Mix all. Let stand for a minimum of two hours in the refrigerator.
  • Sprinkle top with paprika for garnished look.
  • Cook time is chill time in refrigerator.

SWEET PEA SALAD



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My family loves this pea salad-even those that normally wouldn't eat peas. I prefer to use mayo but Miracle Whip is great, too-just sweeter. Easily expanded to feed a crowd. Enjoy!

Provided by Mrs.Jack

Categories     Vegetable

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (15 ounce) can young sweet peas (I like LaSueur)
2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
3 sweet gherkins, chopped
1/4 cup onion, chopped
1/4 cup celery, chopped
1/4 cup pecan pieces
3 tablespoons mayonnaise or 3 tablespoons Miracle Whip

Steps:

  • Boil eggs and chop.
  • Drain peas in colander.
  • Chop all veggies.
  • Mix all ingredients in bowl-careful not to mash the peas.
  • Season with salt and pepper to your taste.
  • Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 242.6, Fat 11.7, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 108.9, Sodium 296.2, Carbohydrate 26.5, Fiber 6.6, Sugar 10.6, Protein 9.9

Tips:

  • For the freshest flavor, use young, tender peas. If using frozen peas, thaw them completely before using.
  • To make the salad ahead of time, prepare the dressing and marinate the peas overnight. Assemble the salad just before serving.
  • If you don't have fresh mint, you can use dried mint instead. Use about 1/4 teaspoon of dried mint for every tablespoon of fresh mint called for in the recipe.
  • This salad is also delicious with other types of beans, such as black beans, kidney beans, or chickpeas.
  • To add a little extra crunch, top the salad with some chopped walnuts or almonds.

Conclusion:

My Grandma's Sweet Pea Salad is a refreshing and delicious side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It's easy to make and can be prepared ahead of time, making it a great option for busy weeknights. With its sweet and tangy dressing, this salad is sure to be a hit with everyone at the table.

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