Description
Irish Pea Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that combines earthy green peas, crunchy sweet onions, and creamy Irish cheese, all enveloped in a delightful herbed yogurt mayo dressing. This easy-to-make salad is perfect for any occasion—from picnics to family gatherings—offering a harmonious blend of flavors and textures that will brighten up your meal. In just 35 minutes, you can whip up this nutritious salad packed with protein from hard-cooked eggs and fiber-rich peas. Its portability makes it an excellent choice for lunches or outdoor events. Impress your guests with this delicious Irish Pea Salad that’s sure to become a favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 20 oz frozen peas
- 1 cup chopped sweet onion
- 2 hard-cooked eggs
- 2–4 mini sweet peppers
- 1 cup shredded Irish cheese (Dubliner)
- 1/4 cup light mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 3 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
- Fresh herbs (tarragon, thyme, basil)
Instructions
- Thaw the peas by soaking them in cool water in a large mixing bowl.
- Soak the chopped sweet onion in water for about 15 minutes to mellow its sharpness. Drain both the onions and peas well.
- In the mixing bowl, combine drained peas, onions, hard-cooked eggs, mini sweet peppers, and shredded cheese.
- In a separate bowl, mix together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, pickle relish, sugar, salt, mustard, and herbs to create the dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and fold gently until well coated. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 120mg