Classic Pea Salad
A refreshing and simple classic pea salad combining sweet peas, cheddar cheese, and a creamy dressing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking Required
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups fresh or frozen peas
- 1 cup diced cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: cooked bacon bits or hard-boiled eggs for garnish
Instructions
- Combine the peas, cheddar cheese, and diced red onion in a large bowl.
- Create the dressing by mixing together mayonnaise, sugar, vinegar, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl.
- Dress the pea mixture with the dressing and gently toss.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Garnish with crispy bacon bits or slices of hard-boiled eggs before serving.
Notes
For a lighter version, consider using Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise. You can also adapt the salad with additional vegetables or herbs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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