deli summertime pea salad -steph

Kansas City, MO
Updated on May 20, 2012

After getting this pea salad several times from my local grocer's deli, I decided to recreate it and asked what the ingredients were. The Deli was kind enough to share the recipe with me.

prep time 10 Min
cook time
method ---
yield 6 - 8

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces pkg. frozen peas
  • 1 cup water chestnuts, drained and cut into smaller pieces
  • 1/2 cup green onions, chopped (more can be added to your taste)
  • 1 cup cubed american cheese
  • 3/4 cup hellman's mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 3 slices crisp bacon, crumbled (optional)
  • - salt and pepper to taste

How To Make deli summertime pea salad -steph

  • Step 1
    Combine the peas, water chestnuts, cheese, and green onions together in large bowl. Mix the mayonnaise and sour cream well (can add a little more sour cream; use your own judgment). Mix this mixture with the peas, water chestnuts, cheese and green onions. Add salt and pepper. Either sprinkle the crumbled bacon on top or mix in with the salad.
  • Step 2
    This is best if chilled several hours before serving. ENJOY!

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