Best 9 Potato N Pea Salad Recipes

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Welcome to the world of flavors where potato and pea salad reigns supreme! This combination of humble ingredients transforms into a symphony of textures and tastes, making it a delightful side dish or a light meal. Whether you prefer a classic recipe or one with a twist, this article will guide you through the culinary journey of creating the perfect potato n pea salad, sure to become a staple in your kitchen. Dive in and discover the secrets of crafting a salad that's both refreshing and satisfying, with each bite bursting with flavor.

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POTATO SALAD WITH PEAS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Put 2 pounds chopped red-skinned potatoes in a pot, cover with water by 2 inches and add salt. Bring to a boil and simmer until tender. Transfer the potatoes to a bowl using a slotted spoon; sprinkle with salt and 2 tablespoons cider vinegar. Boil 10 ounces frozen peas in the same pot until just tender. Drain, rinse and add to the potatoes. Whisk 3/4 cup each mayonnaise and sour cream, and 1/2 cup each chopped chives and dill. Toss with the potatoes and peas; season with salt and pepper.

POTATO SALAD WITH GREEN SUGAR SNAP PEAS



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Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     easy, side dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 pound sugar snap peas (if not available, snow peas can be used)
Salt to taste
3/4 pound small red new waxy potatoes
2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar
4 tablespoons peanut or vegetable oil
3 tablespoons finely chopped shallots or scallions
1/2 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
4 tablespoons finely chopped chervil or parsley or both combined
Freshly ground pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Trim off ends of snap peas and remove strings.
  • In a saucepan, add snap peas and cover with water. Add salt, bring to a boil and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until crisp and tender. Drain.
  • Place potatoes in a saucepan. Add water to cover and salt. Bring to a boil, simmer for 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Do not overcook. Drain. The salad should be made while potatoes are still warm.
  • Peel potatoes and cut them into 1/4-inch slices. Leave skins on if desired. Place slices in a bowl and add snap peas. Add vinegar, oil, shallots, garlic, chervil, salt and pepper. Toss and blend well. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 223, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams, Carbohydrate 21 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 408 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams

POTATO, SNAP PEA, AND PEA-TENDRIL SALAD



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The peas and dressed potatoes can be cooked two days ahead and refrigerated until ready to serve. Bring them to room temperature, then toss them with the pea tendrils, mint, bacon, and dressing just before serving. The seasoned rice vinegar tossed with minced shallot is Lost Kitchen chef/owner Erin French's signature flavor; she loves it in salads of all kinds.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield Serves 6 to 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

5 strips thick-cut bacon
1 medium shallot, minced (1/4 cup)
1/4 cup seasoned rice vinegar
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
6 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh mint leaves, plus tiny leaves for serving
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
8 ounces sugar snap peas, trimmed and strings removed
1 1/2 pounds new potatoes, preferably tiny, halved if large
3 cups pea tendrils and flowers, or baby spinach leaves
Flaky sea salt, such as Maldon, for serving

Steps:

  • Cook bacon in a skillet over medium-high until crisp, 7 to 9 minutes. Drain on paper towels; cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces.
  • In a bowl, combine shallot and vinegar; let stand 15 minutes. Whisk in oil and 2 tablespoons mint; season with coarse salt and pepper.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add 1 tablespoon coarse salt and snap peas. Return to a boil, then cook just until tender, about 45 seconds. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a colander and run under cold water; drain well and slice crosswise on the bias.
  • Add potatoes to boiling water; return to a boil, then reduce heat and vigorously simmer until tender, 12 to 14 minutes. Drain; toss potatoes with 3 tablespoons dressing. Spread on a baking sheet and let cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  • In a bowl, toss together potatoes, peas, pea tendrils and flowers, remaining 4 tablespoons mint, and bacon, then toss with about 1/4 cup dressing. Serve, garnished with tiny mint leaves and sprinkled with flaky salt.

CURRIED POTATO AND PEA SALAD



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Provided by Suzanne Hamlin

Categories     salads and dressings, side dish

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 pounds new potatoes, unpeeled
2 teaspoons salt
1 10-ounce box frozen peas, thawed
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 teaspoons curry powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
3 scallions, sliced into thin rounds, including some green

Steps:

  • Scrub the potatoes. Put them in a large pot and add enough lightly salted water to cover them by 2 inches. Bring the water to a rolling boil and add 1 teaspoon of the salt. Cook until the potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and cool to room temperature. Chop into bite-size pieces, place them in a large bowl and add the peas.
  • In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, garlic, curry powder, cumin, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, the remaining 1 teaspoon of salt and the pepper. Whisk until smooth. Pour over potatoes and peas, add scallions and toss gently to combine well. Cover and chill until shortly before serving time.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 292, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 36 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 571 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams

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.

POTATO & SUGAR SNAP PEA SALAD



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If you like potatoe, snap peas, and green peas, here is a salad you will love! Adapted from Woman's Day magazine.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Potato

Time 25m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 1/2 lbs small red potatoes, scrubbed and cut in 1-inch chunks
1/2 cup vegetable broth (or chicken)
1 lb sugar snap pea
2 cups frozen tiny peas
1/3 cup red wine vinegar (or try 1/2 balsamic!)
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon sugar
2 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 cup red onion, sliced thinly in strips
1 cup thinly sliced red radish
1/2 cup chopped flat-leaf Italian parsley

Steps:

  • Cook the potatoes in water to cover 12-15 minutes, until tender. Drain, then toss in a bowl with vegetable broth. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours or until chilled.
  • Meanwhile bring 2 quarts of water to a boil and prepare a bowl of ice water. Add snap peas and green peas to boiling water, return to a boil and cook 1 minute or until snap peas turn bright green. Drain, then submerge in ice water to stop cooking and cool. Drain and refrigerate.
  • Dressing:.
  • Whisk ingredients except oil in a small bowl until blended. Gradually add oil, whisking constantly until thickened. Cover and refrigerate.
  • To serve:
  • Put potatoes (with broth), snap peas, green peas, onion, radishes and parsley in a serving bowl. Whisk Mustard Dressing to recombine, add to bowl, and toss to mix and coat. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232.4, Fat 9.5, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 0.1, Sodium 589.8, Carbohydrate 33.4, Fiber 5.9, Sugar 5, Protein 5.3

HERBED POTATO SALAD WITH BACON AND PEAS



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A little different from your usual potato salad. There is no mayo in this one! If you don't want to use as many peas, it can easily be halved.

Provided by Lvs2Cook

Categories     Pork

Time 50m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup minced shallot
2 tablespoons fresh dill, snipped
1 tablespoon fresh tarragon, minced
3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
5 tablespoons white wine vinegar
3/4 cup olive oil
salt & freshly ground black pepper
3 lbs small red potatoes
4 cups fresh peas or 4 cups frozen peas
8 ounces sliced bacon, cooked until crisp and crumbled

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk all dressing ingredients together until well blended. Set aside.
  • Cook potatoes in boiling salted water for about 12 minutes. Drain, let cool to touch, and cut into quarters.
  • Cook fresh peas in salted boiling water for 6 minutes, frozen peas for 3 minutes. Drain under cold water and let cool.
  • In a large bowl, toss still-warm potatoes with about half of dressing and let cool. Combine with peas and bacon and add remaining dressing. Taste and adjust seasoning.

PEA 'N' PEANUT SALAD



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Even people who don't like peas love this crunchy recipe, including my own children. I love the fact that it's so easy and makes a refreshing alternative to more traditional salads. A friend gave me the recipe years ago and I've been making it ever since. -Laurinda Nelson, Phoenix, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2-1/2 cups frozen peas (about 10 ounces), thawed
1 cup dry roasted peanuts
1 cup chopped celery
6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1/4 cup chopped red onion
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup prepared zesty Italian salad dressing

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise and salad dressing; stir into salad. Refrigerate, covered, until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 579 calories, Fat 48g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 957mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 17g protein.

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

Tips:

  • Selecting Fresh Ingredients: Choose firm and unblemished potatoes and peas for the best flavor and texture.
  • Cooking the Potatoes: Cook the potatoes in salted water to enhance their flavor and prevent them from becoming bland.
  • Cooling the Potatoes: Allow the potatoes to cool completely before assembling the salad to ensure a crisp and refreshing texture.
  • Dressing: Use high-quality olive oil and vinegar for a well-balanced and flavorful dressing. Dijon mustard adds a subtle tang and depth of flavor.
  • Fresh Herbs: Incorporate fresh herbs like parsley, chives, or dill to add a vibrant and aromatic touch to the salad.
  • Storing Leftovers: Store the leftover potato and pea salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. The flavors will meld and enhance over time.

Conclusion:

Potato and pea salad is a classic side dish that offers a delightful combination of flavors and textures. With its zesty dressing, tender potatoes, crisp peas, and fresh herbs, this salad is perfect for potlucks, picnics, and summer gatherings. The versatility of the recipe allows for customization, making it a crowd-pleaser that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Whether you prefer a creamy or tangy dressing, or want to add additional vegetables or proteins, the possibilities are endless. Experiment with different ingredients and dressings to create a potato and pea salad that suits your unique taste preferences.

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