green pea salad

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Gallatin, TN
Updated on Mar 10, 2018

My wife's mom used to make this when she was growing up. This was her memory of what was included in the salad with some adjustments. I like this made with LeSueur Peas but any green peas will do.

prep time 15 Min
cook time
method No-Cook or Other
yield 6 to 8 as a side salad

Ingredients

  • 3 cans english peas, drained
  • 1 small jar pimintos
  • 1 stalk celery, chopped fine
  • 3 tablespoons sweet relish
  • 2 - hard boiled eggs, diced
  • 1/4 cup cheddar cheese, grated
  • 2 - green onions, chopped
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise, + more to taste
  • 1 tablespoon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • - salt and pepper, to taste

How To Make green pea salad

  • Step 1
    In a medium bowl mix together the peas, pimentos, celery, green onion, and egg.
  • Step 2
    Add the cheese, relish, mayonnaise, mustard, sugar, salt and pepper. Mix well and adjust these ingredients to taste.
  • Step 3
    Transfer the salad to a serving dish and garnish with a little paprika. Enjoy!

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