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Pea Salad For Spring & Easter

Noel7 — Tue, 22 Mar 2016 20:34:56 GMT

It seems to me that peas have always somehow signaled spring. I'm going to make a pea salad for Easter and wondered if anyone else does this.

I found a recipe last year which adds pieces of bacon, a little onion and bits of cheddar.

Re: Pea Salad For Spring & Easter

ECBG — Tue, 22 Mar 2016 20:40:09 GMT

I didn't grow up with pea salad and would very much appreciate it if you'd post yours.

Thanks!

Re: Pea Salad For Spring & Easter

beckyb1012 — Tue, 22 Mar 2016 20:42:06 GMT

@Noel7 wrote:
It seems to me that peas have always somehow signaled spring. I'm going to make a pea salad for Easter and wondered if anyone else does this.

I found a recipe last year which adds pieces of bacon, a little onion and bits of cheddar.

Me too. I found mine last year (to late for Easter) on Pioneer Woman's website so this year I am ready. Bought all the ingredients and emailed my daughter-in-law today of all the items I am bringing with that listed. I have seen it also listed in other sites with relish, bell pepper, and even hard boiled chopped eggs. Peas and cheese or for sure for mine.

Happy Eating.

Re: Pea Salad For Spring & Easter

Noel7 — Tue, 22 Mar 2016 20:44:44 GMT

Will do!

Re: Pea Salad For Spring & Easter

Noel7 — Tue, 22 Mar 2016 20:45:59 GMT

@beckyb1012 wrote:
@Noel7 wrote:
It seems to me that peas have always somehow signaled spring. I'm going to make a pea salad for Easter and wondered if anyone else does this.

I found a recipe last year which adds pieces of bacon, a little onion and bits of cheddar.
Me too. I found mine last year (to late for Easter) on Pioneer Woman's website so this year I am ready. Bought all the ingredients and emailed my daughter-in-law today of all the items I am bringing with that listed. I have seen it also listed in other sites with relish, bell pepper, and even hard boiled chopped eggs. Peas and cheese or for sure for mine.
Happy Eating.

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Oh, I would love to see her version! Do you possibly have a link if it's on her website?

Re: Pea Salad For Spring & Easter

cookinfreak — Tue, 22 Mar 2016 20:46:56 GMT

Noel7

This sounds like the recipe I use. I put in the peas, mayo, red onion, cheddar and bacon. I feel the same about peas and spring.

I've noticed some green houses popping up around town also. So ready for spring.

It is in the upper 50's right now here and very nice, but predicting we may get 4-8" or more of snow tomorrow. At least it won't last long.

cookin

Re: Pea Salad For Spring & Easter

Noel7 — Tue, 22 Mar 2016 20:51:52 GMT

This is the recipe I used last year, which we really liked, but there are other versions available online. I left out the paprika, though.

http://www.foodiewithfamily.com/easy-bacon-pea-salad/

Bacon Pea Salad

Ingredients

1 pound of bacon, cooked according to package instructions, drained and crumbled or finely chopped
2 pounds frozen peas, thawed in the refrigerator overnight
¾ cup coarsely grated sharp Cheddar cheese
½ small red onion, peeled, and finely chopped
½ cup of mayonnaise
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon paprika

Instructions

Stir together all of the ingredients and serve immediately, or (preferably) put in a Tupperware, Gladware, or other tightly covered container in the refrigerator to give the flavours a chance to meld for an hour but up to three days prior to serving. Give it a gentle stir from top to bottom before serving.

Re: Pea Salad For Spring & Easter

Noel7 — Tue, 22 Mar 2016 20:53:44 GMT

@cookinfreak wrote:
Noel7
This sounds like the recipe I use. I put in the peas, mayo, red onion, cheddar and bacon. I feel the same about peas and spring.
I've noticed some green houses popping up around town also. So ready for spring.
It is in the upper 50's right now here and very nice, but predicting we may get 4-8" or more of snow tomorrow. At least it won't last long.
cookin

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That's it !

More snow? Oh, no. You really will need a reminder of spring

Re: Pea Salad For Spring & Easter

beckyb1012 — Tue, 22 Mar 2016 20:58:31 GMT

@beckyb1012 wrote:
@Noel7 wrote:
It seems to me that peas have always somehow signaled spring. I'm going to make a pea salad for Easter and wondered if anyone else does this.

I found a recipe last year which adds pieces of bacon, a little onion and bits of cheddar.
Me too. I found mine last year (to late for Easter) on Pioneer Woman's website so this year I am ready. Bought all the ingredients and emailed my daughter-in-law today of all the items I am bringing with that listed. I have seen it also listed in other sites with relish, bell pepper, and even hard boiled chopped eggs. Peas and cheese or for sure for mine.
Happy Eating.

Looks like you got quite a few but here it is. I like to incorporate many recipes into my own creation. Have fun!

Forgot to add the link:

http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/pea-salad/

Re: Pea Salad For Spring & Easter

Debzzz — Tue, 22 Mar 2016 20:58:54 GMT

@Noel7 Thanks for this recipe. I've had it at many Easter gatherings but never knew the recipe, my folks didn't like peas but like y'all, peas signal Spring to me. I'm definitely making this for Easter.

Re: Pea Salad For Spring & Easter

cookinfreak — Tue, 22 Mar 2016 21:03:27 GMT

Now you all have me so hungry for this! I will be making this soon.

cookin

Re: Pea Salad For Spring & Easter

beckyb1012 — Tue, 22 Mar 2016 21:07:03 GMT

Just as a side note with all the summer holidays coming the below is what I do for them using Peas cousin, Corn. Frito Corn Salad YUM!!

http://www.thecountrycook.net/2013/05/frito-corn-salad.html

Re: Pea Salad For Spring & Easter

Noel7 — Tue, 22 Mar 2016 21:46:13 GMT

@Debzzz wrote:
@Noel7 Thanks for this recipe. I've had it at many Easter gatherings but never knew the recipe, my folks didn't like peas but like y'all, peas signal Spring to me. I'm definitely making this for Easter.

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You're welcome @Debzzz

Re: Pea Salad For Spring & Easter

Noel7 — Tue, 22 Mar 2016 21:51:18 GMT

@beckyb1012 wrote:

Looks like you got quite a few but here it is. I like to incorporate many recipes into my own creation. Have fun!
Forgot to add the link:
http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/pea-salad/

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becky, thanks so much for the link! She does a twist on the dressing which sounds really good to me, I think I will try that out this year

Love her bowl here, it has to be part of her line that I love:

Re: Pea Salad For Spring & Easter

Noel7 — Tue, 22 Mar 2016 21:59:19 GMT

@beckyb1012 wrote:
Just as a side note with all the summer holidays coming the below is what I do for them using Peas cousin, Corn. Frito Corn Salad YUM!!
http://www.thecountrycook.net/2013/05/frito-corn-salad.html

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@beckyb1012

THANK YOU! That looks so good, I can see it as a classic for the 4th of July. What a good idea

Re: Pea Salad For Spring & Easter

ECBG — Tue, 22 Mar 2016 22:06:34 GMT

@Noel7 wrote:
@beckyb1012 wrote:
Just as a side note with all the summer holidays coming the below is what I do for them using Peas cousin, Corn. Frito Corn Salad YUM!!
http://www.thecountrycook.net/2013/05/frito-corn-salad.html
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@beckyb1012

THANK YOU! That looks so good, I can see it as a classic for the 4th of July. What a good idea

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1/3 cup Sour Cream
1 Tablespoon Mayonnaise
Salt And Pepper
1 Tablespoon White Vinegar
4 cups Frozen Green Peas, Almost Totally Thawed
8 slices Bacon, Cooked Until Crisp And Chopped
1/2 whole Small Red Onion, Halved And Sliced Very Thin
6 ounces, weight Cheddar Or American Cheese, Cut Into Small Cubes
3 Tablespoons Minced Fresh Parsley
INSTRUCTIONS
Mix the sour cream, mayonnaise, salt, pepper, and vinegar together to make the dressing. Add more salt and pepper to taste.

Stir 2/3 of the dressing into the peas until the peas are coated. Gently stir in the bacon, onion, cheese, and parsley until all combined. Taste and adjust seasonings. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate 2 to 4 hours before serving. (Pop the extra dressing in the fridge, too.)

Remove from the fridge and stir in the rest of the dressing to your liking. Sprinkle with more parsley before serving.
RECIPE

Pea Salad
March 29, 2015 618
PREP TIME:
15 Minutes
DIFFICULTY:
Easy
SERVINGS:
12 Servings
INGREDIENTS
INSTRUCTIONS

Re: Pea Salad For Spring & Easter

Melania — Tue, 22 Mar 2016 22:23:01 GMT

We used to have something a little like this growing up but it was layered and had iceberg lettuce. The peas would thaw and crisp the lettuce even more. We didn't add cheese. It would be even better with it.

Re: Pea Salad For Spring & Easter

momtochloe — Tue, 22 Mar 2016 22:31:24 GMT

@Melania wrote:
We used to have something a little like this growing up but it was layered and had iceberg lettuce. The peas would thaw and crisp the lettuce even more. We didn't add cheese. It would be even better with it.

Oh @Melania I was just going to post this . . . this is so delicious when mixed with crispy lettuce greens, delicious! . . .

Re: Pea Salad For Spring & Easter

Mothertrucker — Tue, 22 Mar 2016 22:54:33 GMT

I make the sme one, but we always put cashews in ours....

Re: Pea Salad For Spring & Easter

Noel7 — Tue, 22 Mar 2016 23:37:43 GMT

@Mothertrucker wrote:
I make the sme one, but we always put cashews in ours....

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@Mothertrucker

What a great idea! Thanks for mentioning that