Creamy Pea Salad with Eggs and Cheddar
A creamy pea salad recipe made with thawed sweet peas, chopped eggs, cheese, and a light dressing of mayonnaise and sour cream. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or weekday meals.
Equipment
- large mixing bowl
- Small mixing bowl
- whisk
- spoon or spatula
- Refrigerator
Ingredients
- 1 16 oz package frozen sweet peas, thawed
- 2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp celery seeds or 1/2 cup chopped celery
- A pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, add thawed peas, chopped eggs, green onions, and cheese.
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, salt, pepper, garlic powder, celery seed, and cayenne.
- Pour dressing over the pea mixture and gently stir to combine.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Stir before serving. Enjoy chilled.
Notes
Use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream for a lighter version.
Add diced red bell pepper for color and crunch.
Make up to 24 hours ahead for deeper flavor.
Looking for a sweet pairing? Try our [Soft Oatmeal Raisin Cookies](https://yourdomaine.com/oatmeal-raisin-cookies) or balance the richness with [Pickle Lemonade](https://yourdomaine.com/pickle-lemonade-drink).
Add diced red bell pepper for color and crunch.
Make up to 24 hours ahead for deeper flavor.
Looking for a sweet pairing? Try our [Soft Oatmeal Raisin Cookies](https://yourdomaine.com/oatmeal-raisin-cookies) or balance the richness with [Pickle Lemonade](https://yourdomaine.com/pickle-lemonade-drink).
Nutrition
Calories: 230kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 8gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 420mgPotassium: 190mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1100IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 140mgIron: 1.3mg