Best 12 Sweet And Crunchy Pea Salad Recipes

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Pea salad is a classic summer side dish that is both sweet and crunchy. The sweetness comes from the fresh peas, while the crunch comes from the vegetables and nuts that are often added to the salad. Classic ingredients include celery, red onion, bacon, and dill. There are many variations on this classic recipe, including sweet and spicy pea salads that add a little bit of heat to balance out the sweetness. Pea salad is a versatile dish that can be served as a side dish, a main course, or even a snack. It is also easy to make, and it can be prepared ahead of time, making it a great option for busy weeknights.

Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!

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

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 :

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 :

SWEET PEA AND DILL SALAD



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Sweet peas with a tangy dressing. Quite a refreshing salad.

Provided by CHRISTYJ

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Green Pea Salad Recipes

Time 2h20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 cups blanched green peas
½ cup mayonnaise
½ cup sour cream
2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
1 tablespoon Dijon-style prepared mustard
¼ cup chopped fresh dill weed
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Gently pat peas with a paper towel to absorb any excess moisture. Place peas in a large bowl.
  • In small bowl combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, horseradish, mustard and 3 tablespoons dill weed. Add to peas and toss to coat. Sprinkle remaining dill over top. Cover and chill for at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 401.7 calories, Carbohydrate 28.9 g, Cholesterol 23.1 mg, Fat 28.3 g, Fiber 9.1 g, Protein 9.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.1 g, Sodium 294.7 mg, Sugar 10.4 g

CREAMY CRUNCHY PEA SALAD



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I like this tasty side dish since there's not much chopping involved. Vary the type of nuts to suit your family's taste.-Leann Jasper, Newmarket, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 package (16 ounces) frozen peas, thawed
1 cup chopped cauliflower
1 cup diced celery
1 cup slivered almonds
1/4 cup sliced green onions
1 cup ranch salad dressing
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 teaspoon dill weed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Lettuce leaves, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first 10 ingredients. Cover and chill until serving. Serve on lettuce if desired.

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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After I had this salad in two different restaurants-one here in Michigan and one in Florida-I finally decided to try my hand at duplicating the recipe. My family thinks I succeeded!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/3 cup ranch salad dressing
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon celery seed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen peas, thawed
3 tablespoons finely chopped onion
3/4 cup salted peanuts

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine salad dressing, mayonnaise, lemon juice, celery seed, salt and pepper. Add peas and onion; toss. Just before serving, stir in peanuts.

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YUMMY SUMMER PEA SALAD



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Yummy summer salad!

Provided by TabbyKat

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Green Pea Salad Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 (6 ounce) packages frozen peas, thawed
1 pound cooked bacon, chopped
1 cup golden raisins
1 (8 ounce) package shredded Cheddar cheese
1 sweet onion, chopped
½ cup sunflower seeds
1 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons wine vinegar
¼ teaspoon white sugar, or to taste

Steps:

  • Toss peas, bacon, raisins, Cheddar cheese, onion, and sunflower seeds together in a large bowl. Stir mayonnaise, vinegar, and sugar together in a small bowl; drizzle over the salad and toss to coat.
  • Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 454.2 calories, Carbohydrate 22.1 g, Cholesterol 48.3 mg, Fat 35 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 15.3 g, SaturatedFat 9.8 g, Sodium 649.7 mg, Sugar 12.9 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

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

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

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 and sweetest peas, use fresh or frozen peas that have been shelled within a day or two of picking. Avoid peas that are wrinkled or discolored.
  • Blanching the peas briefly in boiling water helps to preserve their color and crispness. Be sure to shock them in ice water immediately after blanching to stop the cooking process.
  • Use a variety of crunchy vegetables in your salad, such as celery, carrots, radishes, and bell peppers. This will add texture and flavor to the dish.
  • For a creamy dressing, use mayonnaise or yogurt. For a tangy dressing, use vinegar or lemon juice. For a sweet dressing, use honey or maple syrup.
  • Garnish your salad with fresh herbs, such as mint, parsley, or chives. This will add a pop of color and flavor to the dish.

Conclusion:

Pea salad is a refreshing and flavorful side dish that is perfect for summer gatherings. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its sweet and crunchy texture, pea salad is sure to be a hit with everyone at your table.

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