FESTIVE PEA SALAD

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Colorful and dressed up enough for Christmas, here's an easy-to-make salad that is wonderful all year-round. The green peas and red onion make it especially festive looking.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 package (16 ounces) frozen petite peas, thawed
1-1/2 cups fresh snow peas, trimmed and halved
1 cup halved thinly sliced red onion
1 jar (2 ounces) diced pimientos, drained
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon minced fresh mint
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
Dash to 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
5 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the peas, onions and pimientos. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, mint, salt, pepper and nutmeg. , Pour over pea mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Just before serving, stir in the bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 175 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 285mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

Karina Castillo
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I followed the recipe exactly and the salad turned out great. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Donna Hudson
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover ham or bacon. I also like to add a handful of chopped walnuts or pecans for extra crunch.


Shirjana Adhikari
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This salad is so delicious and refreshing. I love the combination of peas, bacon, celery, and onion. The dressing is also really good. I will definitely be making this salad again.


Ghayyas Arshad
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and the flavors are amazing. I love the crunch of the celery and onion, and the peas and bacon add a nice touch of sweetness and saltiness.


kasmir Hittang
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover peas. It's also a great side dish for a summer picnic or barbecue.


Wendy B
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I love this salad! It's so light and refreshing, and the dressing is amazing. I always get compliments on it when I bring it to potlucks.


Dinesh Chaudhary
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This Festive Pea Salad is a perfect side dish for any occasion. It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Chantal Garant
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I followed the recipe exactly and the salad turned out great. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Stacy Nelson
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. I love the combination of peas, bacon, and celery. The dressing is also really good. I will definitely be making this salad again.


Queen Mashaba
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. I will definitely be making it again.


Mpho Madigwa
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover ham or bacon. I also like to add a handful of chopped walnuts or pecans for extra crunch.


Irene Parto
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and the flavors are amazing. I love the crunch of the celery and onion, and the peas and bacon add a nice touch of sweetness and saltiness. The dressing is also really


Ruth Cathcart
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This Festive Pea Salad is a delightful dish! The combination of peas, bacon, celery, onion, and dressing is simply irresistible. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The salad is so refreshing and flavorful, and the dressing is