Description
A refreshing and creamy classic pea salad with a hint of sweetness from sugar and tang from vinegar.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups frozen peas (thawed)
- 1/2 cup red onion (diced)
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon vinegar (white or apple cider)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine the thawed peas, diced red onion, and shredded cheddar cheese in a large bowl. Gently toss the ingredients with a large spoon.
- Mix mayonnaise, sugar, and vinegar in a separate bowl until smooth and glossy.
- Pour the dressing over the pea mixture and gently stir to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For added crunch, consider adding chopped celery or bell peppers.
- This salad can be made a day in advance for enhanced flavors.
- Adjust the sugar amount based on personal preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg