Description
Indulge in the freshness of our Irish Pea Salad, a delightful blend of earthy green peas, crunchy sweet onions, vibrant peppers, and rich Irish cheese. This easy-to-make salad is perfect for any gathering—be it a family picnic or a relaxing dinner party. Tossed in a creamy herbed yogurt mayo dressing, every bite offers a burst of flavor that will impress your guests while keeping preparation simple. Enjoy it as a refreshing side dish or transform it into a satisfying meal by adding protein. With just 35 minutes of prep time, this colorful salad is sure to become a favorite!
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)
- 1/4 cup light mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 3 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon spicy brown mustard
- Fresh mixed herbs (tarragon, thyme, basil)
Instructions
- Thaw the frozen peas in cool water; drain well.
- Soak chopped onions in water for 15 minutes; drain thoroughly.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine peas, onions, hard-cooked eggs, sweet peppers, and cheese.
- In a separate bowl, mix together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, relish, sugar, salt, mustard, and herbs to create the dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat.
- Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 80mg