Best Mamas Pea Salad Recipes

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MOM'S PEA SALAD



Mom's Pea Salad image

This is a recipe that is done mainly by taste so trust your own tongue!!.... I was raised on this salad but for most people when you say PEA SALAD, they have never had it but it is really good and the kids LOVE it..it's a good way to get kids to eat peas!..It is ALWAYS great for a picnic or BBQ..it is also a conversation starter as it is unique!..VERY important to keep this VERY cold and eat it cold!

Provided by Dapanamakidd

Categories     Vegetable

Time 17m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (15 ounce) can peas (in fridge to get cold)
2 hardboiled egg (in fridge to get cold)
1 fresh carrot (washed)
1 small onion
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 teaspoon parsley flakes

Steps:

  • drain peas.
  • cut open eggs and take out yolks, put in bowl and mash with a fork.
  • put eggs whites in another bowl and chop really fine.
  • chop up onion really fine.
  • put peas(DRAINED!), egg yolks, egg whites and about 1/3 cup chopped onions in bowl , add approx 1 tsp of parsley flakes.mix up.
  • take carrot and with a knife, SCRAPE down the length, you don't want chunks or bites of carrots, you want VERY thin strips of carrot for color.
  • add 1 tbs mayonnaise and mix, keep adding mayo until you get the desired thickness that you want.ENJOY!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 165.7, Fat 5.1, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 84, Sodium 94.5, Carbohydrate 21.8, Fiber 6.6, Sugar 8.5, Protein 8.9

#1 PEA SALAD MOST REQUESTED!



#1 Pea Salad Most Requested! image

This is the pea salad everyone begs for at any event or anytime we make it. Easy and so addictive. Most folks are sure there is bacon in the recipe, but there is none needed for the fabulous flavor.

Provided by Janie Hubshman-Edinger

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Green Pea Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 (16 ounce) packages frozen petite peas
6 ounces smoke-flavored almonds, finely chopped
1 onion, finely chopped
1 cup mayonnaise, or more to taste
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place frozen peas in a colander; rinse under cold water until thawed. Drain and transfer to a large bowl. Add almonds and onions; mix well. Fold mayonnaise and black pepper into pea mixture until evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 333.2 calories, Carbohydrate 17.4 g, Cholesterol 8.4 mg, Fat 26.8 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 8.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 283.5 mg, Sugar 6.4 g

GRANDMA'S PEA SALAD



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Old fashioned pea salad, this is my Mawmaws recipe, the only thing I added is the cheese! It's a regular on our table. Enjoy!

Provided by Misty Bryant

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 (15 ounce) cans sweet peas, drained
1/2 onion, chopped
3 hard-boiled eggs
4 ounces cheese, cubed (I like sharp or American)
1 (12 ounce) jar dill pickle relish
4 tablespoons pickle juice
3 -4 tablespoons Hellmann's mayonnaise
salt & pepper
1 dash Tony Chachere's Seasoning

Steps:

  • Empty drained peas into a bowl.
  • Combine all ingredients, stirring well.
  • Mixture should be creamy; add more mayo if needed.
  • Chill 1 hour before serving.
  • Can be made a day in advance.

MAMA'S ENGLISH PEA SALAD



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My mother always made this salad when I was a kid. I have no idea where she got the recipe from, but it sure was tasty. It has been in our family for as long as I can remember, and many other members of my family also makes it too. Now when we make it, we make it in homor of mama. The recipe is in my cookbook, among the section...

Provided by Rose Mary Mogan

Categories     Other Salads

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 large cans small size early june peas, drained
4-6 large hard boiled eggs, chopped
3 medium red delicious apples chopped( i do not peel for color & fiber
1 c finely shredded cheddar cheese, (optional
1/2 to 3/4 c celery, chopped finely
1 c raisins
1 c mayonnaise, (reg, light or fat free)

Steps:

  • 1. In a large bowl combine the early june peas, chopped eggs, chopped apples, Raisins,chopped celery and optional shredded cheddar cheese if using.
  • 2. GENTLY toss to mix together.Garnish with additional apple wedges & egg slices if desired. Cover & refrigerate at least 1 to 2 hours before serving.
  • 3. This salad sure did bring back memories at our family reunion last year. It was one of mama's well known salads, especially with all 11 of us kids.

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