Pea Salad

Pea Salad is a chilled side or potluck dish built around garden peas, often combined with ingredients like diced onion, cheese, bacon or a creamy dressing; it appears in American and European home cooking as a simple, make-ahead salad. Many versions are known for their bright green peas and creamy texture. Nutritionally it delivers modest plant protein and some fiber, but it is relatively energy-dense for a vegetable salad because of added fats — it contains about 14g of fat per 100g, which typically comes from mayonnaise or similar dressings. It also contributes vitamin K and small amounts of minerals from the peas themselves. As prepared in typical recipes, Pea Salad is a satisfying, tasty side that offers decent satiety from the fat and carbs yet only modest protein and antioxidant content compared with other vegetable salads; choosing lighter dressings or adding whole grains can improve its overall nutrient balance.

Pea Salad is a chilled side or potluck dish built around garden peas, often combined with ingredients like diced onion, cheese, bacon or a creamy dressing; it appears in American and European home cooking as a simple, make-ahead salad. Many versions are known for their bright green peas and creamy t... Show more