This Irish Pea Salad Goes Wonderfully Well with a Variety of Mains
A creamy, refreshing salad made with thawed peas, cheddar cheese, and colorful veggies, perfect as a side dish or light meal. This Irish Pea Salad pairs wonderfully with grilled chicken, baked ham, or even meatloaf.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes (since no cooking is required)
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes (including chilling time)
- Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook, Chilled
- Cuisine: Irish, American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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4 cups frozen peas, thawed
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1 cup diced cheddar cheese
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1/2 cup chopped celery
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1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
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1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
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1/2 cup mayonnaise
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1/4 cup sour cream
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1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
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1 tablespoon sugar
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Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
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Combine the ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the thawed peas, diced cheddar cheese, chopped celery, chopped red bell pepper, and finely chopped red onion.
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Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
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Toss the salad: Pour the dressing over the pea and vegetable mixture, gently tossing to coat all ingredients evenly.
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Chill the salad: Refrigerate for at least an hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
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Serve: Give the salad a gentle stir before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
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For extra flavor, you can add some fresh herbs like parsley or dill.
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Feel free to swap out the cheddar cheese for another variety, such as gouda or mozzarella.
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This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 to 1/8 of the recipe
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg