Classic Pea Salad Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What is pea salad made of? ›

Pea salad is a classic American side dish that's as colorful as it is delicious! It's packed with bright green peas, red onion, cheddar cheese, and bacon. Then, all of those ingredients are tossed with a dressing made from sour cream, mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, salt, pepper, and a little pinch of sugar.

Makes 4 servings of about ½ cup each. Double or triple ingredient amounts for larger gatherings. Per ½ cup serving: 144 calories; 6.8g total fat (3.1g saturated, 0.1g polyunsaturated, 0.0g monounsaturated); 277mg sodium; 11.9mg cholesterol; 11.6g carbohydrate; 4.0g fiber; 4.1g sugars; 10g protein; 237.4mg potassium.

Frozen peas are great, and here's what I do: I let them thaw for just a bit at room temperature, but I don't let them go all the way. You want them to stay nice and cold and firm so they don't freak out and get mushy when you mix the salad together. While the peas are thawing a bit, fry some bacon.

Their delicate flavor pairs well with simple seasonings: a good drizzle of quality olive and a dash of salt and pepper will do the trick. When it comes to the pods, you can go ahead and eat fresh, tender young peas raw, including the pod, either by themselves or dipped into hummus.

Pea greens, the young and tender pea vines you may find piled high in tangled bundles at the farmers' market, can be eaten cooked or raw.

Keep portion sizes reasonable: About 1/3 cup (53 grams) to 1/2 cup (80 grams) of green peas at a time is enough for most people. They are more likely to cause problems when consumed in high amounts.

Pea Salad (1 cup) contains 21.5g total carbs, 14.6g net carbs, 42.5g fat, 10.5g protein, and 503 calories.

Pea shoots are a good source of dietary fiber, vitamin C, E and A, and potassium. Glycosylated quercetin derivatives were the main flavonoid compounds of pea shoots. The nutritional value was generally stable during storage.

Don't Eat the Frozen Peas (unless they were cooked first!)

Yes, dogs can eat peas. Green peas, snow peas, sugar snap peas, and garden or English peas are all OK for dogs to find in their bowl on occasion. Peas have several vitamins, minerals, and are rich in protein and high in fiber. You can feed your dog fresh or frozen peas, but avoid canned peas with added sodium.

Are frozen peas already cooked? ›

Frozen peas are cooked before freezing so they don't need to be cooked! Serve – Done and ready to serve! Pour into a bowl or put straight onto dinner plates. Delicious to eat as is – I challenge you to stop at one spoonful – but suggestions for dressing up are below!

Raw green peas are 79% water, 14% carbohydrates, 5% protein, and contain negligible fat (table).

Peas and beans do look very similar and fall under the general seed family, but they aren't the same. Peas are generally round while beans have a wider variety of shapes. Color also varies considerably with non-pea beans. Peas don't usually vary that much in color – they're mostly green.

Young pea greens have a flavor that's similar to pea shoots: They are sweet and pealike. Tender pea greens make a wonderful salad green. We find it best to pair them with delicate vinaigrettes instead of rich and creamy dressings, which mute their flavor and weigh them down.

They taste like peas, so not only are they scrumptious, they pack a powerful nutrient punch. That's right, Pea Shoots contain vitamin C, vitamin A and are super-rich in antioxidants which provide anti-inflammatory and phytonutrients to support the body's immune system.