Cold Pea Salad
A creamy, no-cook side dish made from thawed frozen peas, diced onion, and mayo. Takes five minutes and even picky eaters tend to like it.
Time
5 min
Difficulty
Easy
Serves
4
Ingredients 3 items
- 2 cups frozen peas, thawed
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 small onion, diced very small
- Optional: Diced ham or lunch meat, Salt and pepper, 1/4 cup shredded cheese, Hard-boiled egg, chopped
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Spoon
Allergens: Contains eggs (mayo). Use a mayo alternative for egg-free.
Instructions
- Thaw frozen peas by running them under warm water in a strainer for a minute, or leave them in the fridge overnight.
- Dice the onion as small as you can. Small pieces blend in better.
- Mix peas, onion, and mayo in a bowl. Stir until everything is coated.
- Add salt and pepper if you have them. Stir in diced ham or cheese if using.
- Eat right away or refrigerate for 30 minutes. It tastes better cold.
notes & tips
- Add ham to make it a meal. Diced lunch meat or leftover ham turns this from a side into a full light lunch.
- Kids like this one. The peas are sweet, the mayo is creamy, and the pieces are small. It's an easy win.
- Keeps well. Refrigerate in a covered bowl for up to 3 days.