Recipe: Cold Pea Salad 🥗
Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4
Description:
This Cold Pea Salad is a delightful dish that surprises and delights with its simplicity and refreshing taste. Despite initial reservations, most people find themselves hooked after just one bite. It’s perfect for busy weeknights, requiring no cooking and only a handful of ingredients.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup mayonnaise 🥄
- 1-2 onions, finely chopped 🧅
- 1/2 lb frozen peas, thawed 🌱
Instructions:
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Prepare Ingredients:
- Begin by thawing the frozen peas if you haven’t already done so.
- Finely chop the onions.
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Mix Ingredients:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the thawed peas and chopped onions.
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Add Mayonnaise:
- Add the mayonnaise to the bowl with the peas and onions.
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Combine Well:
- Gently stir all the ingredients together until the peas and onions are evenly coated with the mayonnaise.
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Chill:
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate the salad for at least an hour to allow the flavors to meld together and the salad to chill thoroughly.
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Adjust Consistency:
- Before serving, taste the salad and adjust the amount of mayonnaise according to your preference. You can add more for a creamier texture or less if you prefer it lighter.
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Serve:
- Once properly chilled, remove the salad from the refrigerator and serve it as a refreshing side dish or a light meal on its own.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 5.5
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 0.6mg
- Carbohydrates: 1.3g
- Fiber: 0.2g
- Sugar: 0.6g
- Protein: 0.1g
Tips:
- For added flavor, you can incorporate fresh herbs such as chopped parsley or dill into the salad.
- Serve this salad alongside grilled meats or fish for a complete and satisfying meal.
- Feel free to customize the salad by adding other vegetables like diced bell peppers or shredded carrots for extra crunch and color.
Keywords:
Weeknight, No Cook, Less than 4 Hours, Easy, Vegetable
