Pea Salad
Pea Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that brightens up any table with its sweet green peas, crunchy red onions, and creamy dressing. This easy-to-make salad is perfect for picnics, barbecues, or as a light meal. Bursting with flavor and nutrients, it’s sure to impress guests and family alike while adding a pop of color to your plate.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups fresh green peas (or frozen, thawed)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Thoroughly wash the fresh peas. If using frozen peas, allow them to thaw at room temperature for about ten minutes.
- Finely chop the red onion and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, and Dijon mustard until smooth.
- Gently fold in the peas and chopped onion into the dressing mixture.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg