Best Light And Crunchy Pea Salad Recipes

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QUICK CRUNCHY PEA SALAD



Quick Crunchy Pea Salad image

Frozen peas are a handy base for this good-tasting salad. It's also a great dish for a potluck because it can be made ahead. Everyone enjoys this when I serve it.-Mary Reid Fisher, Brownwood, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 package (10 ounces) frozen peas, thawed
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 cup thinly sliced celery
1/2 cup sliced green onions
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt, optional

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the first four ingredients. In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream and seasoned salt if desired; mix well. Add to pea mixture; toss to coat. Chill until serving.

Nutrition Facts :

CRUNCHY PEA AND WATER CHESTNUT SALAD



Crunchy Pea and Water Chestnut Salad image

Great fresh-tasting salad.

Provided by candygrama

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Green Pea Salad Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas
1 cup shredded carrots
1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
2 green onions, sliced
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 clove garlic, smashed
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon dry mustard
¼ cup mayonnaise

Steps:

  • Place frozen peas in a colander; rinse under hot water to thaw. Drain.
  • Mix peas, carrots, water chestnuts, and green onions together in a bowl.
  • Whisk vegetable oil, red wine vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, sugar, paprika, and dry mustard together in a separate bowl; pour over pea mixture. Marinate salad for at least 1 hour.
  • Stir mayonnaise into salad just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239.3 calories, Carbohydrate 22.6 g, Cholesterol 5.2 mg, Fat 15.1 g, Fiber 5.6 g, Protein 5.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 408.1 mg, Sugar 8 g

CREAMY PEA SALAD WITH BACON



Creamy Pea Salad with Bacon image

Creamy Pea Salad with Bacon is a popular southern dish that is filled with crunchy peas, crispy bacon, chopped red onions, and cheddar cheese. This is an easy to make side dish that is perfect for your next potluck!

Provided by Alyssa Rivers

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pounds peas (thawed)
1/2 cup red onion (chopped)
1 1/2 cup cheddar cheese (cubed)
8 slices bacon (cooked and chopped)
3 Tablespoons parsley (chopped)
1/2 cup sour cream
3 Tablespoons mayonnaise
1 Tablespoon cider vinegar
1 Tablespoon sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl add the peas, red onion, cheddar cheese, bacon and parsley.
  • In a small bowl whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, cider vinegar, and sugar.
  • Pour the creamy mixture in the large bowl over the peas. Toss until the peas are fully coated. Chill for 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2745 kcal, Carbohydrate 159 g, Protein 118 g, Fat 184 g, SaturatedFat 78 g, Cholesterol 372 mg, Sodium 2633 mg, Fiber 48 g, Sugar 72 g, ServingSize 1 serving

GINNY'S CAULIFLOWER AND PEA SALAD



Ginny's Cauliflower and Pea Salad image

A nice hearty salad, great with any meal or by itself for lunch. Serve immediately or chill and serve later.

Provided by Ginn

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Green Pea Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 large head cauliflower, broken into small florets
1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas, thawed
1 small onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
¼ cup bacon bits
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese
1 cup light mayonnaise
1 (8 ounce) container reduced fat sour cream
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
2 tablespoons granular no-calorie sucralose sweetener (such as Splenda®)
2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
1 teaspoon seasoned salt (such as LAWRY'S®)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, toss together the cauliflower, peas, onion, and celery. Mix in bacon bits, Parmesan cheese, and Cheddar cheese.
  • Mix the mayonnaise, sour cream, mustard, sweetener, vinegar, and seasoned salt in a separate bowl. Pour over the vegetables, and mix well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 107.4 calories, Carbohydrate 9 g, Cholesterol 14.2 mg, Fat 4.7 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 8.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 343.4 mg, Sugar 3.4 g

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