Southern Pea Salad (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Items
01 -
1 package (16 ounces) frozen peas, thawed or canned
02 -
2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped up
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4 to 6 strips of cooked bacon, crumbled or 1 cup chopped cooked ham if you want
04 -
1/2 cup chopped green onions or regular onions if you like
05 -
1 cup shredded cheddar or any cheese you prefer
→ Spices
06 -
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/2 teaspoon celery seeds or 1/2 cup chopped celery
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A pinch of cayenne pepper
→ Sauce
11 -
1/2 cup mayonnaise
12 -
1/2 cup sour cream
# Instructions:
01 -
Grab a big bowl and toss together the peas, chopped eggs, bacon or ham, green onions, and shredded cheese.
02 -
Throw in the black pepper, salt, garlic powder, celery seeds or chopped celery, and cayenne pepper. Stir all that well so the flavors get mixed good.
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In a separate bowl, blend the mayo and sour cream till smooth. Pour this on top of the pea mix and fold gently so everything gets coated.
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Cover the bowl and pop it in the fridge for at least an hour. This helps the flavors come together nicely before eating.
# Notes:
01 -
This goes great as a barbecue side or for family get-togethers.