Colorful Pea Salad
Description:
A light buttermilk and herb dressing coats this colorful combination of vegetables, creating a refreshing and nutritious salad option perfect for any occasion. This recipe, sourced from Taste of Home’s Quick Cooking Annual Recipes 2000, offers a delightful blend of flavors and textures that will satisfy your taste buds. With a prep time that includes refrigeration, it’s ideal for planning ahead and serving as a delightful side dish or a standalone meal.
Recipe Category:
Vegetable
Keywords:
Weeknight, Refrigerator, < 4 Hours
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 50.5
- Fat Content: 0.4g
- Saturated Fat Content: 0.1g
- Cholesterol Content: 0.5mg
- Sodium Content: 80.6mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 9.1g
- Fiber Content: 2.9g
- Sugar Content: 3.8g
- Protein Content: 3.1g
Ingredients:
Quantity | Ingredient |
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2 | Carrots |
1 | Celery rib |
1 | Reduced-fat mozzarella cheese |
1/4 | Green onions |
2 | Buttermilk |
3 | Plain yogurt |
1 | Fat-free mayonnaise |
1 1/2 | Cider vinegar |
1/2 | Red wine vinegar |
1/2 – 1 | Dried basil |
1/4 | Sugar |
1/8 | Pepper |
Cooking Time:
- Prep Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings:
9 servings
Recipe Instructions:
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Prepare the Vegetables:
- In a saucepan, bring water to a boil.
- Add carrots to the boiling water and cook for 2 minutes.
- Next, add peas to the saucepan and continue cooking for an additional 5 minutes.
- Drain the cooked vegetables, rinse them with cold water, and drain again thoroughly.
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Combine Ingredients:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked carrots and peas with diced celery, shredded reduced-fat mozzarella cheese, and chopped green onions.
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Prepare the Dressing:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together buttermilk, plain yogurt, fat-free mayonnaise, cider vinegar, red wine vinegar, dried basil (adjust quantity to taste preference), sugar, and pepper until well combined.
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Toss and Refrigerate:
- Pour the prepared dressing over the vegetable mixture in the large bowl.
- Gently toss the ingredients together until the vegetables are evenly coated with the dressing.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate the salad for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together and for the salad to chill thoroughly.
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Serve and Enjoy:
- Once chilled, give the salad a final toss before serving.
- Garnish with additional chopped green onions or fresh herbs if desired.
- Serve the colorful pea salad chilled as a refreshing side dish or enjoy it as a light and healthy meal on its own.
This Colorful Pea Salad offers a burst of freshness and vibrant colors, making it a delightful addition to any mealtime spread. With its crisp vegetables and flavorful dressing, it’s sure to become a favorite in your recipe collection. Whether you’re planning a weeknight dinner or a gathering with friends and family, this salad is guaranteed to impress with its simplicity and delicious taste.