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Perky English Pea Salad Recipe
Perky English Pea Salad Recipe - Our healthy vegetarian version is loaded with green peas, pimentos, cheese, and lots of crunchy produce.
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 121 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Salad , Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For the Pea Salad –
- 20 ounces frozen English peas thawed
- 4 ounces diced pimentos drained
- ½ cup shredded pepper jack cheese or Colby
- ½ cup shredded carrots
- ½ cup diced apple (pick a firm variety)
- ¼ cup diced red onion
For the Dressing –
- ½ cup reduced fat mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Set out a large salad bowl. Pour in the frozen peas. Allow them to thaw as you prep the rest of the ingredients.
- Shred the cheese and carrots. Dice the apples and red onion. Place the pimentos, shredded cheese, and all fresh produce in the mixing bowl.
- Set out a separate bowl or measuring pitcher to mix the dressing. Add the mayo, vinegar, honey, and garlic powder to the bowl. Whisk until smooth. Then taste and add salt and pepper as needed. (I added about ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper.)
- Pour the dressing into the salad bowl. Gently toss to coat the pea salad in dressing. Cover and chill until ready to serve.
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Notes
- This healthier Pea Salad recipe is great for making ahead, and tastes even better as it sits and gets chilled.
- Keep stored in an airtight container for up to 4-5 days if vegetarian. However, if you do decide to include cooked bacon or ham I suggest you enjoy the salad within 3 days.
Nutrition Information
Serving
0.75cup
Calories
121kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
19g
(6%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
2mg
(1%)
Sodium
116mg
(5%)
Potassium
249mg
(7%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
2270IU
(45%)
Vitamin C
42mg
(47%)
Calcium
25mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 121
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.75cup | |
| Calories | 121kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 116mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 249mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 2270IU | 45% |
| Vitamin C | 42mg | 47% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.