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cassies crunchy & creamy pea salad

Recipe by
Cassie *
Somewhere, PA

Love peas and love this salad...I had some veggies I needed to use up from the holiday...this salad is how I chose to use them...very tasty indeed...enjoy!

yield 4 - 6
prep time 10 Min
method No-Cook or Other

Ingredients For cassies crunchy & creamy pea salad

  • 16 oz
    frozen peas, thawed and drained
  • 2
    baby carrots, shredded
  • 1/2
    cucumber, peeled and diced small
  • 2 - 3 oz
    ham, julienned
  • 1 c
    shredded, cheddar cheese
  • 2 oz
    swiss cheese, cubed
  • 1 c
    cashew halves - if not serving till the next day - add these then to retain their crunchiness
  • 1 stalk
    celery sliced thin or diced
  • 1 c
    red onion, diced
  • 2
    green onions, tops included, sliced
  • DRESSING
  • 1/2 c
    cheese ranch ( is what i used ) dressing or regular ranch
  • 1/4 c
    sour cream
  • 1/4 - 1/2 c
    mayonnaise
  • 1/2 tsp
    dried or fresh chopped dill
  • 1 Tbsp
    sugar
  • 1/2 tsp
    dried mustard
  • 1/2 tsp
    pepper
  • 1/2 tsp
    kosher salt or to taste

How To Make cassies crunchy & creamy pea salad

  • 1
    In a medium sized bowl add the peas and all other veggies and cheeses. ( add the cashews before serving )
  • 2
    In another small bowl; mix dressing ingredients...adjust seasoning to your own taste if needed. Stir dressing into the pea mixture; coat evenly and refrigerate till chilled, at least a few hours till flavors mesh.
  • 3
    Enjoy...even better the next day, if there are any leftovers...
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