English Pea Salad
A light and vibrant salad celebrating spring with fresh peas, crunchy celery, and creamy cheddar cheese, balanced with a tangy dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh or frozen peas
- 1 cup diced celery
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: hard-boiled eggs, crumbled bacon
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by gathering them on the counter and dicing celery and red onion.
- Cook the peas by boiling them for about 2-3 minutes if using fresh, and then drain and plunge into cold water.
- Mix the dressing by combining mayonnaise and apple cider vinegar until smooth.
- Combine everything in a large mixing bowl, adding the cooked peas, celery, onion, and cheddar cheese.
- Season the salad with salt and pepper, and add optional ingredients if desired.
- Chill the salad in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve and enjoy your refreshing English Pea Salad!
Notes
This salad is versatile; feel free to add herbs, nuts, or fruits for a creative twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: salad, spring, peas, vegetarian, easy recipe