MOM'S EASY PEA SALAD

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This has been a staple dish on my Mom's table since she's been cooking, over 60 years! It's easy and attractive to present. You can add sliced boiled eggs and finely chopped red onion, if desired.

Provided by Jonna

Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Green Pea Salad Recipes

Time 3h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 (8 ounce) package deluxe American cheese, diced
3 (15 ounce) cans baby peas, drained
1 cup creamy salad dressing (such as Miracle Whip®)
1 (4 ounce) jar diced pimentos, drained
½ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

Place the diced cheese into a salad bowl. Gently stir in the peas, salad dressing, pimentos, salt, and pepper until the diced cheese separates into small squares and the salad is thoroughly mixed. Cover and refrigerate 3 hours or overnight to chill and blend the flavors.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 183.8 calories, Carbohydrate 13.7 g, Cholesterol 26.9 mg, Fat 11.7 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 6.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 772.8 mg, Sugar 6.2 g