Hey it's summertime and it is hot here! Whew, we were right around one hundred-degrees over the weekend. When it's that hot outside, it's nice to be indoors feeling cooler, and that is a great time for easy, cool, and tasty foods, like salads.
This is an easy-peasy Pea Salad [I just had to say that! ;)], it's cool, creamy and delicious. It requires just a small amount of ingredients, but, it's big on taste.
I have grown quite found of olive oil mayonnaise, so, it is my go-to favorite these days if a recipe calls for mayo, or even for on a sandwich, too! I used it in this salad for the creamy goodness, along with cheeses, red onion and bacon bits! Yeah, what's not to love?
Make this salad and place it in the frig to keep a while and then serve later. But, if you can't wait that long, it's all good. I mean it's good either way, right after you prepare it or after it's been in the refrigerator to get it good and cold! You could also add chopped boiled eggs to this salad. You could even add a little chopped bell pepper for extra crunch or use the pepper in place of the onion (for those who are not onion fans), or perhaps some shredded carrots. I like to add a little crunch to this salad, so use what ever you like or prefer.
If you are looking for something different, this is it! ...Hey fellow peas lovers ...check this out!
Pea Salad
Ingredients:
2 pkg (12-16 oz. each) frozen peas, thawed and drained
1/2 cup-1 cup diced mild cheddar cheese
1/2 cup-1 cup diced sharp cheddar cheese
1/4 cup diced red onion
1/2 cup Mayonnaise
cooked bacon, 6 strips crumbled or 1/2 cup bits and pieces
salt and pepper, to taste
Directions:
In a medium/large bowl combine all ingredients and mix well. Refrigerate until serving.
Enjoy!...
