Crisp Pea Salad Food

CLASSIC PEA SALAD

Steps:

• Put sour cream, mayo, sugar, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper in a large bowl; whisk to combine.
• Add peas, onion, cheese, and bacon to the bowl; gently stir to coat completely.
• Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving. Garnish with some crispy bacon.

PEA SALAD

Steps:

• Mix the sour cream, mayonnaise, salt, pepper, and vinegar together to make the dressing. Add more salt and pepper to taste.
• Stir 2/3 of the dressing into the peas until the peas are coated. Gently stir in the bacon, onion, cheese, and parsley until all combined. Taste and adjust seasonings. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate 2 to 4 hours before serving. (Pop the extra dressing in the fridge, too.)
• Remove from the fridge and stir in the rest of the dressing to your liking. Sprinkle with more parsley before serving.

CRISPY CHICKPEA SALAD

Steps:

• Roast the chickpeas: Drain, rinse and pat dry the chickpeas; let sit 30 minutes on a paper towel-lined plate to let them dry out. Preheat the oven to 350˚ F. Dump the chickpeas onto a rimmed baking sheet. Toss with the olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast, tossing occasionally, until crisp and dry, about 50 minutes. Let cool.
• While the chickpeas cool, bake the croutons: Toss the pita pieces with the butter and a pinch of salt on another baking sheet. Bake until golden brown, about 10 minutes. Let cool. (You can store the chickpeas and the croutons in separate containers at room temperature for up to 4 days.)
• Make the dressing: Mix the tahini, lemon juice and 3 to 4 tablespoons water in a bowl until creamy and pourable. Season with salt and pepper. (You can put the dressing in a cute jar and store it in the fridge for up to 5 days. If it gets too thick to pour, mix in a little water before using.)
• Make the salad: Combine the spinach, tomatoes, cucumber, onion, radishes and mint in a large bowl. Add the feta, za'atar, dressing and chickpeas and gently toss. Top with the croutons.

QUICK CRUNCHY PEA SALAD

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine the first four ingredients. In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream and seasoned salt if desired; mix well. Add to pea mixture; toss to coat. Chill until serving.

PEA SALAD

Steps:

• Remove peas from freezer and place in a colander and allow to slightly thaw while preparing the dressing.
• In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, sugar, apple cider vinegar, salt, and black pepper.
• Add the peas, bacon, cheddar cheese, and red onion and fold/stir to combine.
• Chill the salad for at least one hour before serving. The salad can be made up to 3 days in advance.

FRESH SUGAR SNAP PEA SALAD

Steps:

• Place the first 7 ingredients in a blender; cover and process until blended. Transfer to a large bowl; stir in poppy seeds., Add peas to dressing and toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, 30 minutes before serving.

FRESH ENGLISH PEA SALAD

Steps:

• Remove peas from pods. Bring a pot of very salty water to boil. Add peas and boil for about 1 minute, just until color changes to a consistent bright green. Remove and cool in ice water or under running cold water. (The cold water stops the cooking and keeps the peas bright green.).
• Wash and dry mint and arugula. In a bowl, combine peas with mint and arugula. Add juice of 1 lemon, olive oil, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Shave half of the pecorino onto a cutting board and reserve. Shave remaining pecorino, chop, and add to salad; toss. Taste and adjust seasoning with more lemon juice or olive oil as desired.
• 3. Serve immediately, topped with reserved shaved pecorino cheese.

CRISP SNOW PEA SALAD

Steps:

• Snip ends and remove string from snow peas. Fill a large bowl full of ice water.
• Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil, and add snow peas and carrots.
• Cook just until snow peas turn bright green, about 15 seconds, drain and plunge into cold water. Drain well and pat dry.
• Cut snow peas diagonally into ½-inch (1-cm) wide pieces. Place in a bowl along with carrots.
• To prepare dressing, whisk soy with lemon juice, sesame oil, sugar and wasabi powder, making sure sugar and wasabi powder are dissolved.
• Stir with snow peas and carrots. Taste and add salt if needed. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.

CRISP PEA SALAD

Steps:

• In large bowl, combine peas, cheese, celery, lettuce and green pepper; lightly toss.
• Add mayonnaise, vinaigrette, Italian seasoning and black pepper; lightly toss until coated.
• Cover and refrigerate 4 to 24 hours.
• Just before serving, stir in bacon bits.

CUCUMBER & PEA SALAD

Steps:

• Tip peas into a bowl, pour over a kettleful of hot water and set aside for 10 mins. Check the peas are defrosted, then drain really well. Halve the cucumber lengthways, then slice. Just before serving mix with chives, mint sauce, vinegar and olive oil. Season and serve.

PEA SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the peas, cheese and onion. Stir in the mayonnaise and mustard. Cover and refrigerate until serving.