Grandma’s Pea Salad Recipe
Description:
Old fashioned pea salad, passed down from my Mawmaw with a little twist – I’ve added cheese! This timeless dish has graced our family table for generations, and it’s sure to become a staple in your home too. 🥗 Enjoy the creamy goodness of this delightful salad!
- Cook Time: Not applicable
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Recipe Category: Quick and Easy (< 15 minutes)
- Keywords: Easy, Classic, Quick
- Servings: 6
- Calories: 322.7 per serving
- Fat Content: 10.6g
- Saturated Fat Content: 4.2g
- Cholesterol Content: 120mg
- Sodium Content: 894.7mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 44.7g
- Fiber Content: 9.2g
- Sugar Content: 9.2g
- Protein Content: 15.1g
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 2 cans | Sweet peas |
| 1/2 | Onion (finely chopped) |
| 3 | Hard-boiled eggs |
| 4 oz | Cheese (cubed) |
| 1 tbsp | Pickle juice |
| 4 tbsp | Hellmann’s mayonnaise |
Instructions:
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Prepare Ingredients: Start by draining the sweet peas and transferring them into a large mixing bowl.
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Combine Ingredients: Add the finely chopped onion, diced hard-boiled eggs, cubed cheese, pickle juice, and Hellmann’s mayonnaise to the bowl with the peas.
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Mix Well: Gently stir all the ingredients together until well combined, ensuring that the mixture is creamy. Feel free to add more mayo if needed to achieve the desired consistency.
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Chill: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate the salad for at least 1 hour before serving. This allows the flavors to meld together and enhances the taste.
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Serve: Once chilled, give the pea salad a final stir and serve it as a delicious side dish or as part of a light meal.
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Make Ahead Option: This salad can be prepared a day in advance, making it a convenient option for busy days or special occasions.
Enjoy!
Indulge in the nostalgia of this classic pea salad recipe, made with love and passed down through generations. Whether served at family gatherings, potlucks, or weeknight dinners, Grandma’s Pea Salad is sure to delight your taste buds and leave you craving for more. 🌿🧀
