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    Home » Side Dishes » Easy Pea and Cheese Salad

    Published: Apr 27, 2015 · Modified: Feb 1, 2021 by Lisa · This post may contain affiliate links, which means we make a small commission off items you purchase at no additional cost to you.

    Easy Pea and Cheese Salad

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    Look no further! This Easy Pea and Cheese Salad is just what your summer picnic menu needs to be complete!

    Easy Pea and Cheese Salad in a white bowl with a black rim with pepper and spoon. this recipe

    Pea Salad is kind of a funny name, right? I don’t think anything of it since I have been eating this Easy Pea and Cheese Salad forever; it’s one of my dad’s favorites. And if you are one of those unlucky ones who has never had pea salad?

    That needs to change. Trust me. Because Summer is here and that means it's time for salads. And this easy salad is one of my summer go-to's. 

    Ingredient shot of items needed for Easy pea and Cheese Salad in separate white bowls.

    I always make my Pea Salad with frozen peas, which makes it a super easy side dish and ensures the vibrant color of the salad.  Salads don't get much easier to pull together than when it starts with a bag of frozen peas. Am I right?

    Add a little chopped onion, hard-boiled egg, and some quality cheddar cheese, and you’re in business.

    And don't forget the dressing. I updated my dressing to be half mayo and half greek yogurt. I love the added tang, and who can say no to the additional protein?

    Easy Pea and Cheese Salad in a white bowl on a white background with salt and pepper shaker on the side.

    Can you make this ahead of time?

    Absolutely you can. And to be honest, I like it even better when it has been sitting in the refrigerator for a couple of hours. It really allows the flavors to meld together. Just be sure to give it a good stir to get the dressing distributed evenly before serving.

    So what are you waiting for? Bring on the summer BBQs and make sure that this Easy Pea and Cheese Salad is on the menu. You won't regret it.

    Easy Pea and Cheese Salad in a white bowl with a striped linen and a spoon for serving.

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    Pea and cheese salad in a white bowl with a fork in the bowl.

    Easy Pea and Cheese Salad

    Garnish With Lemon
    This easy pea and cheese salad is a summer staple and goes with most anything from the grill!
    4.50 from 6 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Additional Time 30 mins
    Total Time 40 mins
    Course Side Dishes
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6 servings
    Calories 194 kcal
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    Ingredients
      

    • 12 ounce bag of frozen peas, slightly thawed
    • 6 ounces cheddar cheese cubed
    • ⅓ cup chopped red onion
    • 1 hard-boiled egg diced (optional)
    • 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
    • 3 tablespoons Greek yogurt
    • Salt and pepper

    Instructions
     

    • In a medium bowl place the peas, cheese, onions, and egg. Stir gently to combine.
    • In a small bowl, combine the mayo and yogurt and stir until thoroughly combine. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
    • Spoon dressing over pea mixture and stir gently to combine. Refrigerate until serving.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1gCalories: 194kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 9gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 62mgSodium: 301mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2g

    Nutrition info not guaranteed to be accurate.

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    Hi, I’m Lisa! Looking for the party? It’s probably at my house. Nothing brings me more joy than sharing good food with friends and family. That and a seriously good cocktail.

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    Comments

    1. JunaB says

      August 29, 2020 at 12:52 pm

      I grew up on cheese and peas! My mom always said the best recipe is peas, sharp cheddar, mayo, salt and pepper. It's a lot more savory than this recipe here. It's the best thing ever! I wish more people would try it

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    2. Carol at Wild Goose Mama says

      April 29, 2015 at 5:27 pm

      This is toooooooooo simple. Something a little different for a quick salad. For some bizarre reason I am feeling a bit of a craving for this salad now. Not often I get the nibbles for pea salad. Weird.

      Reply
    3. Laura @MotherWouldKnow says

      April 28, 2015 at 12:14 pm

      What a simple and complete side dish. Or maybe it's even the main dish and I can just pair it with a salad for a light dinner. Love the use of yogurt instead of mayonnaise.

      Reply
    4. Nicole - Coking for Keeps says

      April 27, 2015 at 6:25 pm

      I love the way crisp green beans just pop in your mouth...What a perfect spring/summer side!

      Reply

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