Description
A creamy, vibrant Irish Pea Salad with tender peas, chopped eggs, cheddar, crisp celery, and a tangy dressing that chills to perfection. Fresh, comforting, and perfect alongside many mains.
Ingredients
- Frozen peas, 4 cups, thawed and lightly blanched
- Hard-boiled eggs, 4 large, chopped
- Mayonnaise, 1 cup
- Sour cream, 1/2 cup
- Cheddar cheese, 1 cup, shredded
- Green onions, 1/2 cup, sliced
- Celery, 1 cup, diced
- Salt, 1 teaspoon
- Black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Bring a medium pot of water to a boil and set up an ice bath.
- Combine Ingredients: Blanch peas for 2 minutes, then plunge into the ice bath to stop cooking. Drain thoroughly.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: In a large mixing bowl, whisk mayonnaise, sour cream, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- Assemble the Dish: Add peas, chopped eggs, shredded cheddar, celery, and green onions to the bowl.
- Cook to Perfection: Gently fold until everything is evenly coated with the creamy dressing.
- Finishing Touches: Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve and Enjoy: Cover and chill for at least 30 minutes before serving for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Note: For extra brightness, add a squeeze of lemon juice just before serving.
- Use freshly cracked pepper for a warmer, more aromatic finish.
- Chill time helps the flavors meld, so do not skip it.
- For a lighter version, replace half the mayonnaise with Greek yogurt.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 380 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg
Keywords: Irish pea salad, creamy pea salad, spring salad, picnic salad, side dish, easy salad, make-ahead salad