Description
Emerald Irish Pea Salad delivers creamy comfort with crisp garden freshness, blending traditional flavors into a delightful side dish. Cool, tangy ingredients dance together, inviting you to savor each vibrant bite of this classic culinary delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables:
- 4 cups (960 milliliters) frozen peas, thawed
- 1/2 cup (75 grams) chopped celery
- 1/2 cup (75 grams) chopped red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup (40 grams) finely chopped red onion
Dairy and Dressing:
- 1 cup (225 grams) diced cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) sour cream
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon (12.5 grams) sugar
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a spacious mixing vessel, amalgamate thawed peas with diced cheddar, crisp celery, vibrant red bell pepper, and pungent red onion.
- Craft a creamy dressing by whisking mayonnaise, sour cream, tangy apple cider vinegar, subtle sugar, seasoning salt, and freshly ground black pepper until silky smooth.
- Drizzle prepared dressing over vegetable medley, gently folding to ensure comprehensive coating of each ingredient.
- Seal the salad in an airtight container and nestle in refrigerator for minimum 60 minutes, allowing flavor profiles to harmonize and intensify.
- Prior to serving, delicately redistribute ingredients with a light fold to reinvigorate the salad’s texture and presentation.
- Serve chilled as a refreshing accompaniment to robust main courses, presenting a crisp and zesty side dish that complements hearty proteins.
Notes
- Swap mayo for Greek yogurt to create a lighter, protein-packed version with reduced calories.
- Add crispy bacon bits for extra crunch and savory depth if you’re not following a vegetarian diet.
- Experiment with fresh herbs like dill or chives to enhance the salad’s brightness and complexity.
- Use frozen peas straight from the bag without thawing to maintain their vibrant green color and firm texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 206 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 130 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg