Best Overnight Pea Salad Recipes

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LAYERED PEA SALAD



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This delightful layered salad is filling and fresh at the same time. It is so versatile that it works for any time of the year--July 4th or Christmas. It's one of the better ways I get my kids to 'eat their peas'!

Provided by Kimberly Turnage Slater

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Green Pea Salad Recipes

Time 8h15m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup creamy salad dressing (such as Miracle Whip®)
2 tablespoons white sugar
5 (15 ounce) cans baby peas, drained
½ cup finely chopped green bell pepper
1 head iceberg lettuce, torn into bite-sized pieces
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
bacon bits

Steps:

  • Stir together salad dressing and sugar in a large salad bowl or 9x13 glass baking dish until sugar is dissolved. Add peas and chopped green pepper, if desired, and mix lightly to combine. Spread the pea mixture evenly across the bottom of the dish.
  • Spread the lettuce in an even layer over the pea mixture, and top the lettuce with a layer of the Cheddar cheese. Sprinkle bacon bits over the cheese.
  • Chill for at least 8 hours or overnight to blend flavors.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 149.9 calories, Carbohydrate 13.8 g, Cholesterol 16.9 mg, Fat 7.6 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 7.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 414.2 mg, Sugar 6.7 g

CLASSIC PEA SALAD



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This easy green Pea Salad is an old fashioned classic recipe served cold and enjoyed all year round. Made with bacon, cheddar cheese, red onions, and a sweet dressing, all in one bowl and in only 15 minutes!

Provided by Amy

Categories     Salad

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
4 cups frozen peas (, thawed)
1/3 cup diced red onion
3/4 cup cubed sharp cheddar cheese ((approximately the same size as the peas))
8 slices bacon (, cooked crispy and crumbled)

Steps:

  • Put sour cream, mayo, sugar, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper in a large bowl; whisk to combine.
  • Add peas, onion, cheese, and bacon to the bowl; gently stir to coat completely.
  • Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving. Garnish with some crispy bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 265 kcal, Carbohydrate 11 g, Protein 9 g, Fat 21 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Cholesterol 36 mg, Sodium 343 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving

WORLD'S BEST 7 LAYER SALAD RECIPE



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This traditional layered pea salad recipe has been in our family for decades, and there's a reason it is still one of our all time favorite salads! It's perfect for potlucks or as an easy make-ahead meal. Crisp lettuce and veggies, creamy dressing, zesty cheese and savory bacon combine to make magic in a bowl!

Provided by Sara Garska

Categories     Salad

Time 18h45m

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 oz romaine or iceberg lettuce (chopped)
1/2 green pepper (chopped)
1/2 onion (chopped)
1 bag frozen peas (Do not thaw or cook)
1 1/2 Cup Mayonaise (Use real mayonnaise)
6 hard boiled eggs (peeled and chopped)
8 oz cheddar cheese (shredded)
1 pound bacon (cooked and crumbled)

Steps:

  • Layer your ingredients in a bowl in this order: Chopped lettuce, chopped green peppers, chopped sweet onion, contents of one bag of frozen peas, mayonnaise, hard boiled eggs, cheese, and bacon.
  • Cover bowl with plastic wrap or foil.
  • Refrigerate for at least 18 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 408 kcal, Carbohydrate 4 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 41 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, Cholesterol 96 mg, Sodium 232 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

OLD FASHIONED PEA SALAD



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My mother-in-law used to make this every summer and I could not get enough of it.

Provided by OhioLadybug

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (16 ounce) package frozen peas, thawed
1 onion, finely chopped
2 hard-cooked eggs, chopped
½ cup mayonnaise
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Combine peas, onion, hard-cooked eggs, and mayonnaise in a large bowl. Stir well to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Chill for one hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 222.3 calories, Carbohydrate 12.7 g, Cholesterol 77.6 mg, Fat 16.6 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 6.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 209.2 mg, Sugar 5.2 g

OVERNIGHT LAYERED LETTUCE SALAD



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This layered salad is a family favorite from a church cookbook I've had for 40 years. The bacon adds a fabulous crunch. -Mary Brehm, Cape Coral, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 16 servings (1 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 medium head iceberg lettuce, torn
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 small sweet red pepper, chopped
1 medium onion, sliced and separated into rings
2 cups frozen peas (about 10 ounces)
1 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons sugar
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
12 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
3/4 cup dried cranberries

Steps:

  • In a 4-qt. or 13x9-in. glass dish, layer the first 5 ingredients. In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise and sugar; spoon over salad, spreading to cover., Sprinkle top with cheese, bacon and cranberries. Refrigerate, covered, overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 206 calories, Fat 16g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 250mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

OVERNIGHT PEA SALAD



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Categories     Salad     Vegetable     Side     Freeze/Chill

Yield 8-10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 head of iceburg lettuce, rinsed
1/2 cup celery, green pepper, onion (Spanish or red) finely chopped
1 10 oz pkg. frozen peas cooked slightly and drained
1 pt. mayonaise (divide with sour cream if desired)
2 TBS sugar
6 oz shredded cheddar cheese
8 strips bacon cooked crisp, crumbled

Steps:

  • Shred lettuce. Line bottom of salad bowl. Then, layer celery, green pepper, onion, peas. Cover with mayonaise, spinkle with sugar, cheese and top with crumbled bacon. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.

OVERNIGHT VEGETABLE SALAD



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My friend Anne, whom I first met in sixth grade, gave me this recipe. Whenever I'm invited to a potluck and a salad is needed, I make a double batch. There are seldom any leftovers! This is also my favorite recipe to share.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 10-12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 can (16 ounces) tiny green peas, drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) French-style green beans, drained
1 can (7 ounces) white or shoepeg corn, drained
1 medium onion, finely chopped
3/4 cup finely chopped celery
2 tablespoons chopped pimientos, optional
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup white wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine peas, beans, corn, onion, celery and pimientos. In a saucepan, combine remaining ingredients; heat and stir until sugar dissolves. Pour over the vegetables. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

Nutrition Facts :

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