Description
Elevate your next gathering with this vibrant Irish Pea Salad. A delightful mix of earthy green peas, crunchy sweet onions, and creamy Irish cheese, all tossed in a unique herbed yogurt mayo dressing, this salad is the perfect addition to picnics, potlucks, or any social occasion. Enjoy its fresh flavors whether you’re dining outdoors or hosting a dinner party. With its simple preparation and healthy ingredients, this salad not only pleases the palate but also impresses with its colorful presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 20 oz frozen peas
- 1 cup chopped sweet onion
- 2 hard-cooked eggs, chopped
- 2 mini sweet peppers, chopped
- 1 cup shredded Irish cheese (like Dubliner)
- Dressing: light mayonnaise
- plain Greek yogurt
- sweet pickle relish
- sugar
- salt
- spicy brown mustard
- mixed fresh herbs (tarragon, thyme, basil)
Instructions
- Thaw peas in a mixing bowl with cool water.
- Soak chopped onions in water for 15 minutes; drain both peas and onions well.
- Combine peas, onions, hard-cooked eggs, peppers, and cheese in a bowl.
- Mix dressing ingredients until combined; pour over salad and gently fold to coat.
- Refrigerate for at least an hour before serving to meld flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 225
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 70mg