Sweet Pea Salad
Servings 8 servings
Calories 537kcal
Ingredients
- 1 24 oz package frozen petite or baby peas
- 1 1/2 cup real mayonnaise or Miracle Whip dressing
- 2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 Tbsp sugar, adjust to taste omit if using Miracle Whip
- 2 tsp Mrs Dash Original Blend
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp celery salt
- table salt & black pepper to taste
- 1 4 oz diced pimentos drained reserve 1 Tbsp juice
- 5 green onions thinly sliced
- 1 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 6 slices bacon cooked & crumbled
- 2 large eggs boiled, peeled & chopped
Instructions
- To thaw the peas, place into a colander and run under hot water for around 1 minute. Drain well. (Alternately thaw in microwave)
- In a medium-size mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, sugar, Mrs Dash, garlic powder, onion powder and celery salt.
- Adjust the table salt and black pepper to your taste. Add the pimentos plus 1 Tbsp of reserved juice. Mix well.
- To the bowl add the blanched peas, green onions, shredded sharp cheddar cheese, bacon, and boiled egg. Reserve a few bacon crumbles, shredded cheese and sliced onions for garnishing.
- Use a large spatula to gently fold together until the ingredients have combined.
- Chill for at least 2-4 hours prior to serving.
Notes
If desired, the peas can be thawed in the microwave.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 537kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 46g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 20g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 92mg | Sodium: 730mg | Potassium: 108mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 383IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 170mg | Iron: 1mg