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This
is a family favorite that I enjoyed when I was young, and still do
today. It is a very easy-to-make vegetable salad. Great for taking to a
potluck or even a picnic. Your family will love this recipe! This salad
also goes especially well with lamb.
More of Linda's delicious
Pea Recipes
and
Salads and Salad Dressing Recipes.
Green Pea Salad Recipe
Recipe Type:
Salad and Salad Dressing,
Peas,
Onion
Yields:
serves many
Prep time: 15 min
Ingredients:
1 (10-ounce) package frozen petite green peas or 3 cups fresh peas
1 cup thinly sliced celery
3 green onions, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoon sour cream
1 to 2 teaspoons freshly-squeezed
lemon juice or to taste
Coarse
salt and freshly-ground
black pepper to taste
Preparation:
Frozen Peas: If you
are using frozen peas, thaw, drain and pat dry with paper towels.
Fresh Peas: If
you are using fresh peas, bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add
peas and cook until tender, approximately 2 to 3 minutes. Drain and refresh
under cold running water. Pat dry with paper towels.
In a medium-size bowl, add prepared green peas, celery,
and onions; set aside.
In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour
cream, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
Pour prepared mayonnaise mixture over the
pea mixture and toss lightly. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour before
serving.
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