Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our Mom's Pea Salad, a delectable dish that combines the goodness of peas with a medley of refreshing ingredients. This classic salad is a perfect side dish or light lunch, bursting with vibrant colors and textures. Discover the secrets behind this timeless recipe, along with variations such as the Tangy Mustard Pea Salad, the Savory Bacon Pea Salad, and the Zesty Lemon Pea Salad – each offering a unique twist on the classic. From the basic ingredients to creative variations, our Mom's Pea Salad collection has something for every palate, guaranteed to elevate your culinary experience.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
OLD-FASHIONED PEA SALAD
Old-Fashioned Pea Salad is simple to make but is always a crowd-pleaser at our family gatherings. You just combine all the ingredients, mix and this pea salad is ready to serve.
Provided by Barbara
Categories Salad
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Mix all ingredients together gently.
- Chill, if you want, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Carbohydrate 10 g, Protein 7 g, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Sodium 249 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 4 g, Calories 135 kcal, ServingSize 1 serving
PEA SALAD RECIPE
This cold green pea salad with mayonnaise, bacon and cheese is a cookout classic. Make this delicious old fashioned pea side dish for your next summer party!
Provided by Robin Gagnon
Categories Salad
Time 8m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place the thawed frozen peas in large bowl.
- Chop the bacon into bite sized pieces and add to the bowl.
- Dice the red onion and add.
- Cut the cheddar cheese into quarter inch cubes and also add to the pea mixture.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients, then combine the dressing with the rest of the ingredients until the pea salad is well coated. Add more salt and pepper if needed.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 273 kcal, Carbohydrate 12 g, Protein 15 g, Fat 19 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Sodium 463 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving
SOUTHERN PEA SALAD
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine all ingredients except peas. Mix well.
- Stir in peas until completely coated with dressing.
- Cover and refrigerate salad for at least 3-4 hours. Serve at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 0.5 cup, Calories 78.6 kcal, Carbohydrate 8.7 g, Protein 3.8 g, Fat 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Cholesterol 3.1 mg, Sodium 167.3 mg, Fiber 2.4 g, Sugar 3.4 g, UnsaturatedFat 0.1 g
EASY PEA SALAD
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
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
MOM'S PEA SALAD
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
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
PEA SALAD
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
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:
- For a sweeter salad, use fresh or frozen peas that are still young and tender.
- If you're using canned peas, be sure to drain and rinse them well before adding them to the salad.
- Add some chopped fresh herbs, such as parsley, dill, or mint, to brighten up the flavor of the salad.
- Feel free to add other vegetables to the salad, such as diced celery, carrots, or red onion.
- For a more substantial salad, add some cooked chicken, ham, or bacon.
- Serve the salad chilled or at room temperature.
Conclusion:
Pea salad is a refreshing and easy-to-make salad that is perfect for potlucks, picnics, or summer gatherings. With its sweet and tangy flavor, this salad is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a light and delicious salad, give this pea salad recipe a try.
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