Pea Salad
User Reviews
4.6
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Cuisine
American, gluten-free
Pea Salad
Description
This Pea Salad features frozen peas mixed with dry roasted peanuts, chopped celery, crispy cooked and crumbled bacon, and diced red onion. The salad is dressed with a combination of mayonnaise and prepared zesty Italian dressing, providing creaminess and tang. The salad is tossed together and chilled before serving to marry the flavors while maintaining fresh vegetable crunch.
The salad balances sweet peas and savory bacon with crunchy peanuts and celery, while the zesty dressing ties the components together. The preparation avoids cooking on the stove, relying on mixing and chilling. Adding bacon at the end keeps it crisp for texture contrast.
Pea salad serves well as a side for barbecues, picnics, or casual meals, offering a refreshing yet hearty accompaniment.
Ingredients
- 2-1/2 /2 cups peas about 13 ounces, frozen
- 1 cup peanuts dry roasted
- 1 cup celery chopped
- 6 Bacon cooked and crumbled, strips
- 1/4 /4 cup onion red, chopped
- 1/2 /2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 /4 cup Italian salad dressing prepared, zesty
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise and salad dressing and toss with salad. Refrigerate until serving. If making ahead of time, don't add the bacon. Store separately and toss in before serving to keep crispy.
Notes
- For extra crunch, add the bacon just before serving instead of mixing it in advance to keep it crispy.
- The salad can be prepared in advance but refrigerate separately from bacon and add bacon when serving.
- Using partially thawed peas adds extra crisp texture, though fully thawed peas also work well.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1grams |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6
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