Best 9 Pea Salad I Recipes

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Are you in search of a refreshing and flavorful pea salad recipe to tantalize your taste buds and add a pop of color to your table? Look no further! In this article, we present a delectable collection of pea salad recipes that will cater to your every craving. From classic and traditional versions to unique and innovative twists, you are sure to find the perfect recipe to satisfy your taste buds and impress your friends and family at your next gathering.

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

PEA SALAD



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It's Easter week, so here's a recipe for a fantastic salad you can serve during the holiday (and all of your spring occasions!). We'll show you how to make the salad right here.

Categories     Easter     spring     comfort food     salad     side dish

Time 15m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/3 c. sour cream
1 tbsp. mayonnaise
Salt and pepper
1 tbsp. white vinegar
4 c. frozen green peas, almost totally thawed
8 slices bacon, cooked until crisp and chopped
1/2 small red onion, halved and sliced very thin
6 oz. cheddar or American cheese, cut into small cubes
3 tbsp. minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Mix the sour cream, mayonnaise, salt, pepper, and vinegar together to make the dressing. Add more salt and pepper to taste.
  • Stir 2/3 of the dressing into the peas until the peas are coated. Gently stir in the bacon, onion, cheese, and parsley until all combined. Taste and adjust seasonings. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate 2 to 4 hours before serving. (Pop the extra dressing in the fridge, too.)
  • Remove from the fridge and stir in the rest of the dressing to your liking. Sprinkle with more parsley before serving.

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

CREAMY PEA SALAD



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You can prepare this pea salad ahead of time, so it's ideal when you're having company for dinner. -Debra Hartze, Zeeland, North Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 packages (16 ounces each) frozen peas
1/2 cup diced cheddar cheese
1/2 cup diced mozzarella cheese
1 medium onion, chopped
1 cup Miracle Whip
Salt and pepper to taste
4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the peas, cheese, onion, Miracle Whip, salt and pepper; mix well. Refrigerate until serving. Sprinkle with bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 322 calories, Fat 28g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 342mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

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

OLD FASHIONED PEA SALAD



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My mother-in-law used to make this every summer and I could not get enough of it.

Provided by OhioLadybug

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (16 ounce) package frozen peas, thawed
1 onion, finely chopped
2 hard-cooked eggs, chopped
½ cup mayonnaise
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Combine peas, onion, hard-cooked eggs, and mayonnaise in a large bowl. Stir well to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Chill for one hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 222.3 calories, Carbohydrate 12.7 g, Cholesterol 77.6 mg, Fat 16.6 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 6.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 209.2 mg, Sugar 5.2 g

PEA SALAD



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Peas straight from the freezer retain their crisp exterior and soft, creamy interior in this simple-to-make salad. For a subtler onion flavor, soak onion slices in cool water, then thoroughly drain before folding into the mayonnaise mixture.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Time 4h25m

Yield Makes 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 pound frozen peas (do not thaw)
1/2 small red onion, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced (1/2 cup)
1/4 cup packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
4 ounces bacon (about 4 slices), chopped
2 ounces aged white cheddar, shaved or coarsely grated

Steps:

  • Whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, and vinegar in a large bowl; season generously with salt and pepper. Fold in peas, onion, and parsley. Refrigerate at least 4 hours.
  • Meanwhile, cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until browned and fat is rendered, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain and crisp.
  • Let salad stand at room temperature for 10 minutes. Gently fold in cheddar and bacon just before serving.

#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

SPRING PEA SALAD WITH JAMON AND MUSTARD VINAIGRETTE



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Provided by Geoffrey Zakarian

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/4 cup chardonnay vinegar
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons hazelnut oil
1/4 teaspoon finely ground black pepper
1 shallot, finely minced
Kosher salt
Kosher salt
1 cup shucked English peas
1/2 pound snap peas
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
8 slices Jamon Serrano
2 cups pea shoots
1 cup snow peas, julienned lengthwise
1/4 cup grated Manchego
1/4 cup toasted hazelnuts, crushed

Steps:

  • Make the dressing: Whisk together the vinegar, mustard, olive oil, hazelnut oil, pepper, shallot and salt to taste in a small bowl. Adjust the seasonings. Set aside.
  • Make the salad: Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Season with salt until the water tastes slightly of salted broth. Prepare an ice bath.
  • Blanch the English peas and snap peas separately, for about 10 seconds each. Shock in the ice water and drain on paper towels. Cut the snap peas into thirds.
  • In a medium skillet, heat the olive oil over low heat. Tear the Jamon Serrano slices into bite-sized pieces and add to the oil in the skillet. Cook until crispy on both sides, 2 to 3 minutes total. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
  • Assemble the salad: Toss the English peas, snap peas, pea shoots and snow peas with the vinaigrette to taste. Plate the salad and top with the Manchego, toasted hazelnuts and crispy jamon.

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:

  • Choose fresh, tender peas for the best flavor. Look for peas that are bright green and free of blemishes.
  • If using frozen peas, thaw them before using. You can thaw them in the refrigerator overnight or by placing them in a colander and running cold water over them for a few minutes.
  • For a creamier salad, use a mayonnaise-based dressing. For a lighter dressing, use a vinaigrette or yogurt-based dressing.
  • Add chopped vegetables, such as celery, carrots, or radishes, for extra crunch and flavor.
  • Serve pea salad chilled for the best flavor. It can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Pea salad is a refreshing and flavorful side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With its bright green color and delicious taste, pea salad is sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering. So next time you are looking for a dish to enjoy or share, give pea salad a try!

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