Are frozen peas already cooked?

Yes. They are blanched, although most produce packers use a jet of steam. Either way, frozen peas are ready to eat.

How healthy is pea salad?

A single cup of fresh peas is only 40 calories and they're loaded with vitamins. Of course, the mayonnaise doesn't help much, and let's just not talk about the bacon. Our vegan version is very VERY healthy.

Do you put eggs in pea salad?

Eggs are not used in the classic, old-fashioned pea salad we've based our recipe on. But it's your kitchen, so do what you want. Eggs are delicious. It'll taste great.

How long is pea salad good for in the fridge?

This southern pea salad can be made the day before serving and will last about three days in the refrigerator.

This Simple Creamy, Crunchy Southern Pea Salad Will Blow Your Mind

Name: Simple pea salad
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Cuisine: southern
Ingredients: 1 16-ounce bag of frozen peas; 1/2 Cup of mayonnaise (vegan mayonnaise can be used); 1/2 Teaspoon white vinegar (for authenticity, apple cider and really any clear vinegar works); 1 small bunch (about six) of green onions, sliced into thin discs, including some of the green leaves; 4 slices of bacon, fried or baked until crisp and crumbled (healthier version: use water chestnuts!); A speck (this is a grandma measurement equal to a scant dollop which is about half a teaspoon) of sour cream (vegan sour cream can be used); 1 SINGLE dash of Worcestershire sauce (optional); 1 SINGLE dash of Louisiana Hot Sauce (optional); 4 ounces of shredded cheddar cheese (vegan cheddar can be used); a scant pinch of sugar; salt and pepper to taste

Description

This simple pea salad will elevate your entire dinner when used as a side and stand out as a main course for a bright vegetarian meal.

Ingredients

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1 16–ounce bag of frozen peas
1/2 cup of mayonnaise (vegan mayonnaise can be used)
1/2 Teaspoon white vinegar (for authenticity, apple cider and really any clear vinegar works)
1 small bunch (about six) of green onions, sliced into thin discs, including some of the green leaves
4 slices of bacon, fried or baked until crisp and crumbled (healthier version: use water chestnuts!)
A speck (this is a grandma measurement equal to a scant dollop which is about half a teaspoon) of sour cream (vegan sour cream can be used)
1 SINGLE dash of Worcestershire sauce (optional)
1 SINGLE dash of Louisiana Hot Sauce (optional)
4 ounces of shredded cheddar cheese (vegan cheddar can be used)
a scant pinch of sugar
salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

In your serving bowl, stir the mayonnaise, sour cream, vinegar, sugar, and black pepper. If you’re using Worcestershire Sauce or hot sauce, add them too.
Add the peas, onions, and cheese, mix well
Salt to taste, mix one last time to make it pretty
Top with the bacon. Or water chestnuts.
Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least an hour.

Notes

This goes very well with a nice warm slice of tomato pie.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Category: side
Cuisine: southern