Looking for a delicious and easy side dish? You will love this creamy, old fashioned, fresh English Pea Salad recipe with celery, red onion, and cheese.
24ouncespeasfrozen (you can use can/ drained or fresh/ blanched peas)
1cupcheddar cheesein small 1/4" cubes
½cupcelerychopped into pea sized bites
½cupred onionchopped into pea sized bites
1cupmayonnaise
2tablespoons lemon juicefresh (about 1 lemon)
1tablespoondijon mustard
2teaspoonsgranulated sugar
½teaspoonsalt
1teaspoonblack pepper
Instructions
Place frozen peas in a large colander. Run them over cool water for a few minutes or until thawed (yet firm). Set aside and allow the excess water to run off the peas.
In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, dijon mustard, granulated sugar, salt, and black pepper.
Add the peas, cubed cheddar cheese, chopped celery and red onion.
Toss the salad until everything is well coated and combined.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours and up to 12 hours.
Remove from the refrigerator and lightly toss prior to serving.
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Notes
Storing Information:
Refrigerated, in an airtight container, for up to 4 days.
Freezing this salad is not recommended.
LOOKING FOR A THINNER DRESSING? Add more lemon juice or a splash of buttermilk to thin it out.
USING FRESH PEAS? Boil them for 3 to 5 minutes and immediately submerge the peas in cold water. They tend to be tough and need a little bit of cooking to help soften them.
Nutrition
Calories: 150kcal
Keyword ENGLISH PEA SALAD, ENGLISH PEA SALAD RECIPE, OLD FASHIONED PEA SALAD, PEA SALAD