Mom's Easy Pea Salad

14 Reviews

Prep: 10 min
Ready In: 3 hr 10 min

“This has been a staple dish on my Mom's table since she's been cooking, over 60 years! It's easy and attractive to present. You can add sliced boiled eggs and finely chopped red onion, if desired.” - by Jonna

Ingredients

1 (8 ounce) package deluxe American cheese, diced
3 (15 ounce) cans baby peas, drained
1 cup creamy salad dressing (such as Miracle Whip®)
1 (4 ounce) jar diced pimentos, drained
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

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Original recipe yields 12 servings

Directions

Place the diced cheese into a salad bowl. Gently stir in the peas, salad dressing, pimentos, salt, and pepper until the diced cheese separates into small squares and the salad is thoroughly mixed. Cover and refrigerate 3 hours or overnight to chill and blend the flavors.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (12 total)

Calories
184 cal
9%

Fat
11.7 g
18%

Carbs
13.7 g
4%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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Reviews (14)

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jeannie

Mar. 18, 2011

"We use to make this with thrawed bag frozen peas. drained well. Hellmens. one/eight sm chopped onion. white peper, shredded cheddar cheese. i/8 tsp of dry mustard for that added kick. I could eat it a..." See morell."

Jonna

Jun. 18, 2009

"Hello. I submitted this recipe and it should read DELUXE American cheese slices. 8 Slice package. It makes a big difference to use it. Thanks for looking...." See more"

Lisa H

Mar. 25, 2010

"Great recipe. I used cheddar and half mayo and half Miracle Whip. I added boiled eggs also. This was just like my Grandmothers. A great easy salad...." See more"

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