So this year at Christmas my mom and I got together and made the pea salad. I wrote down the exact amount needed for each ingredient. (Or at least the amounts according to our tastes, lol) and now I have the recipe to share!
Before diving right into the recipe, let’s clear up a few common questions that people always ask.
How long will this pea salad recipe last in the fridge?
Can you make this cold pea salad ahead of time?
Sure! If you can plan ahead and get it done, go for it! There’s nothing wrong with letting those flavors marinate together a bit before eating.
What entrees does pea salad with egg pair best with?
This is up to your taste buds of course, but in our house, we love it with ham, turkey, or even as a stand-alone meal. The tasty is really versatile so it pairs nicely with almost any type of meat dish.
Some people add in some onion, bacon or other options, but that is entirely up to them.
Now that you know the gist of questions and ingredients, you may be wondering what’s the best way to make this delicious pea salad.
The one and basic direction? Mix everything together in a bowl. Seriously, that’s it!
HOWEVER, I do have one very, very, very important tip.
Whatever you do, make certain that you don’t skimp on the peas that you buy. You want peas that are good and ones that retain their shape and keep their outer layer on. Don’t get the mushy peas! Don’t!!!
This creamy pea salad is a classic side dish. Perfect with ham and great at potlucks. Made with just a few ingredients: peas ham, cheese, onion and Mayo; it’s always a hit.
Drian cans of peas VERY well and add to large bowl.
Spoon relish into the bowl, squeezing out as much of the juice as you can.
This is the exact pea salad that my mother made and that I make to this day. Love it!
Do you think this would be ok with frozen peas, cooked of course?
I’ve never actually made it with frozen peas, I have always used canned peas. I’m sure it will be fine, As long as they are completely defrost it.