CASSIES CRUNCHY & CREAMY PEA SALAD

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Love peas and love this salad...I had some veggies I needed to use up from the holiday...this salad is how I chose to use them...very tasty indeed...enjoy!

Provided by Cassie *

Categories     Other Salads

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 19

16 oz frozen peas, thawed and drained
2 baby carrots, shredded
1/2 cucumber, peeled and diced small
2 - 3 oz ham, julienned
1 c shredded, cheddar cheese
2 oz swiss cheese, cubed
1 c cashew halves - if not serving till the next day - add these then to retain their crunchiness
1 stalk(s) celery sliced thin or diced
1 c red onion, diced
2 green onions, tops included, sliced
DRESSING
1/2 c cheese ranch ( is what i used ) dressing or regular ranch
1/4 c sour cream
1/4 - 1/2 c mayonnaise
1/2 tsp dried or fresh chopped dill
1 Tbsp sugar
1/2 tsp dried mustard
1/2 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp kosher salt or to taste

Steps:

  • 1. In a medium sized bowl add the peas and all other veggies and cheeses. ( add the cashews before serving )
  • 2. In another small bowl; mix dressing ingredients...adjust seasoning to your own taste if needed. Stir dressing into the pea mixture; coat evenly and refrigerate till chilled, at least a few hours till flavors mesh.
  • 3. Enjoy...even better the next day, if there are any leftovers...

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