Description
A creamy, classic pea salad with sweet peas, tangy dressing, sharp cheddar, and a halal-friendly substitute for bacon. Ready in 30 minutes, perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
4 cups frozen peas, thawed
1/3 cup diced red onion
3/4 cup cubed sharp cheddar cheese
2 cups halal-certified edamame or roasted chickpeas (as bacon substitute)
For the dressing:
1/2 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Thaw frozen peas and drain excess moisture
Dice red onion and cheddar cheese
In a bowl, mix sour cream, Dijon mustard, mayonnaise, and apple cider vinegar
Combine all ingredients, toss gently to coat
Chill for 15-20 minutes before serving
Stir in roasted chickpeas/edamame last to maintain crunch
Notes
Substitute chickpeas with sunflower seeds or walnuts for alternative crunch
Use frozen peas for convenience
Chill until serving to let flavors meld
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 5
- Category: Recipes
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg