So let don’t bit around the bush….today we are going to share a Pea salad recipe with you guys.……. By reading this you must be thinking like “…..Whaaaaaat!!!!…Pea Salad!!!” But believe me guys, pea salad is an old American classic dish, which maximum time though served as a side dish but many people find it tastier and more delicious compared to the main dish. You can select the dish to serve it in any of your family events like a wedding party, baby shower, summer BBQ, get-together of the church or any potluck. In some places, there is a tradition to make it before Christmas eve though its a summer dish. And you can make the dish with very simple ingredients and it will take a very short time of yours.
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Peas & Pea Salads
According to many forums, English peas are cultivating in England since the seventeenth century. There are many types of peas. English peas, snow peas shell peas, are the most common type of peas. Peas are a great source of antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. Generally, green peas are used for making pea salad.
Pea salad is generally made with boiled eggs, onions, and cheese, and for most of the people, the beacon is an essential ingredient for these salads. Because beacon added a crispy flavor which make the salad more delicious. The coating of the salad is not watery and not that much tangy also.
Health Benefits
Pea salads have lots of health benefits. It is a great source of Zinc, antioxidants, and Vitamin A & B. Consuming peas regularly give strength to our immune system. Peas reduce the risk of cancer. Most importantly peas have higher antioxidant levels and it contains fibers and natural compound like saponins. These higher antioxidants, fiber, and spanning work as a protection against some form of cancer. Peas containing potassium, calcium, magnesium, and vitamins are very much heart-friendly and good for cardiovascular function too. We know that iron is necessary for our body because iron produces red blood cells in our body and peas are a great source of iron. Peas also contain starch and vitamin C which makes slower our digestion system which helps to maintain our blood sugar level balance. And it also helps by keeping blood pressure low and reducing the risk of diabetes type 2 and chronic conditions.
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Pea Salad Recipe With Eggs
- Total Time: 10 minutes.
Description
So let don’t bit around the bush….today we are going to share a Pea salad recipe with you guys.……. By reading this you must be thinking like “…..Whaaaaaat!!!!…Pea Salad!!!” But believe me guys, pea salad is an old American classic dish, which maximum time though served as a side dish but many people find it tastier and more delicious compared to the main dish. You can select the dish to serve it in any of your family events like a wedding party, baby shower, summer BBQ, get-together of the church or any potluck. In some places, there is a tradition to make it before Christmas eve though its a summer dish. And you can make the dish with very simple ingredients and it will take a very short time of yours.
Ingredients
- Peas(Overnight Frozen) 4 cups
- Eggs(Boiled) 2
- Beacons(Cooked) 4-6slice
- Mayonnaise ¼ cup
- Sour Cream 2 tablespoon
- Black pepper(If desired) ½ teaspoon
- Red onion(Finely Chopped) 1/3 cups
- Cheddar Chess(Cubed) ½ cups
- Apple Cider Vinegar 1 teaspoon
- Sugar 1 teaspoon
- Salt ½ teaspoon
EQUIPMENT
- Large bowl
- Spatula
Instructions
- Step 1: Take a large bowl and combine mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, sugar, black pepper, and salt together. Stir it very well at least for 2-3 mins.
- Step 2: Add peas, boiled eggs, and cheddar and again stir it very well and refrigerate it for 6 hours if you desired it for the best taste otherwise 2-3 hours is okay. You can use a spatula for stirring it will make your work easy.
- Step 3: Add beacons and stir it. Spread some more cheese, slice beacons(if desired), and slice eggs as a garnish.
- Step 4: Your Pea Salad is ready and served it at room temperature for the best taste.
Notes
Canned peas are not able to give that mouthwatering taste. So we will recommend you use fresh frozen peas for these Pea salads. But sometimes there are bacteria in frozen peas. So if you have any confusion, you can boil it for 3-4 minutes before keeping it in the refrigerator. Pea Salad has different ways to be made so you can also cook it by adding your desired ingredients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes.
- Cook Time: 0 minutes.
- Category: Salad
Nutrition
- Calories: 95kcal
- Sugar: 1.3
- Sodium: 0.21g
- Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 1.5g
- Fiber: 0.4g
- Protein: 4.5g
- Cholesterol: 0.5g
Keywords: Pea Salad Recipe With Eggs
Conclusion
So thinking about the taste and health benefits you should not miss out on Pea Salad with Eggs. It can be a perfect side dish for you in any event from a wedding party to Christmas or as a dish for a potluck. You can take it as a dish that will definitely bring praise to you from your family members, relatives, friends, or guest. We are hopeful that, you will enjoy these quick 10 mins recipes with your family and it’s going to give you and your family a different kind of flavor from your regular kitchen dishes.
