Old-Fashioned Pea Salad
Old-Fashioned Pea Salad is simple to make but is always a crowd-pleaser at our family gatherings. You just combine all the ingredients, mix and this pea salad is ready to serve.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time0 minutes mins
Total Time10 minutes mins
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: easy peasy pea salad, old-fashioned pea salad, pea salad with eggs
Servings: 8
Calories: 135kcal
Author: Barbara
- 15 ounces canned green peas, drained
- 2 Tablespoons onion chopped
- 3 hard boiled eggs chopped
- 1/4 cup celery chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
Mix all ingredients together gently.
Chill, if you want, and serve.
- This is a peas salad recipe using canned peas. Be sure to drain the peas well before adding to the salad.
- Chop the onions and celery into a small dice or chop so that aren't larger than the peas.
- Double or triple this recipe for a pitch-in or potluck!
- Eat immediately if desired, or let it chill for a few hours in the fridge to let the flavors marinate together.
- If you are looking for a lighter, low-fat option, try our Creamy Dill Pea Salad which features frozen peas and sour cream. Or if you love all things bacon, try our Easy Bacon Pea Salad.
- Please note that the carb counts, calorie counts and nutritional information varies greatly depending on the products you use. The auto-calculation is an automated estimate and should NOT be used for specific dietary needs.
Calories: 135kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 249mg | Potassium: 177mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 599IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 76mg | Iron: 1mg