Fresh & Creamy Pea Salad

This vibrant, chilled pea salad combines tender sweet peas, crunchy bell peppers, crisp celery, and rich white cheese cubes folded into a smooth, tangy mayonnaise dressing. It is a quick, crowd-pleasing side dish perfect for potlucks, barbecues, and weeknight dinners.

Fresh & Creamy Pea Salad

• Prep Time: 15 minutes

• Chill Time: 1 hour

• Servings: 6–8

Ingredients

For the Salad Base

• 4 cups sweet green peas (frozen, thawed and drained)

• ½ cup red bell pepper, finely diced

• ½ cup yellow bell pepper, finely diced

• ½ cup celery, finely diced

• 1 cup white cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese, cut into small cubes

For the Creamy Dressing

• ½ cup mayonnaise

• ¼ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt

• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar (or lemon juice)

• 1 tsp granulated sugar

• ½ tsp garlic powder

• ½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)

• ¼ tsp freshly cracked black pepper

Instructions

1. Prep the Dressing: In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, apple cider vinegar, sugar, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until completely smooth.

2. Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, add the thawed green peas, diced red pepper, yellow pepper, celery, and cheese cubes.

3. Dress the Salad: Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients. Gently fold with a spatula until everything is evenly coated in the rich, glossy dressing.

4. Chill & Serve: Cover the bowl tightly and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. This allows the flavors to meld and the salad to become delightfully chilled.

Pro Tip: Make sure to drain thawed frozen peas thoroughly using paper towels before mixing. Excess water can dilute the creamy dressing!