Description
Irish Pea Salad is a vibrant and creamy dish that beautifully blends the freshness of green peas with the rich flavors of Irish cheese. This quick and easy salad is perfect for any occasion, whether at a picnic, potluck, or a casual family dinner. The combination of crunchy sweet onions, colorful peppers, and a delightful herbed yogurt mayo dressing creates a harmony of flavors that will impress your guests. Not only is it delicious, but it’s also nutritious, packed with vegetables and protein from eggs. Make it ahead of time for effortless entertaining—it tastes even better after chilling!
Ingredients
Scale
- 20 oz frozen peas
- 1 cup chopped sweet onion
- 2 hard-cooked eggs, peeled and chopped
- 2 mini sweet peppers, seeded and chopped
- 1 cup shredded Irish cheese (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
- About 1 1/2 Tablespoons finely chopped MIXED fresh tarragon, thyme and basil leaves
Instructions
- Thaw the frozen peas in cool water.
- Soak the chopped sweet onion in water for 15 minutes; then drain well.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine thawed peas, soaked onions, chopped eggs, sweet peppers, and shredded cheese.
- In the bowl used for soaking onions, mix dressing ingredients until well combined; pour over the salad mixture and gently fold to coat.
- Chill in the refrigerator before serving to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 70mg