Description
Irish Pea Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that perfectly balances earthy green peas with crunchy vegetables and creamy Irish cheese. This delightful salad is dressed in a herbed yogurt mayo that enhances its flavors, making it an impressive addition to any meal or gathering. Whether you’re hosting a picnic, attending a potluck, or simply looking for a healthy side dish, this easy-to-make salad will elevate your dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 20-oz. package frozen peas
- 1 cup chopped sweet onion
- 2 hard-cooked eggs, peeled and chopped
- 2 to 4 mini sweet peppers, seeded and chopped
- 1 cup shredded Irish cheese (e.g., Dubliner)
- 1/4 cup light mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 3 Tablespoons sweet pickle relish
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon spicy brown mustard
- Fresh mixed herbs (tarragon, thyme, basil)
Instructions
- Thaw the frozen peas by soaking them in cool water in a mixing bowl.
- Soak the chopped sweet onion in water for about 15 minutes to mellow the flavor; then drain both peas and onions well.
- In the mixing bowl, combine the peas and onions with hard-cooked eggs, sweet peppers, and Irish cheese.
- In a separate bowl, prepare the dressing by mixing mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, pickle relish, sugar, salt, mustard, and fresh herbs.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and gently fold until all ingredients are coated.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 100mg