Reviewed: Oct. 6, 2009

Love it!!! After finding this recipe here over 5 years ago it has become a staple at all of our family get togethers! After making it several times I decided to change it up a little bit by adding various things. No way, they all wanted the "old pea salad" back! The one thing I did change was the layering... lettuce, peas, eggs, dressing, cheese then bacon. I also make it up the night before to give everything a chance to "meld" ... Great recipe, thank you so much!!!

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
0 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

Mary

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: Apr. 11, 2009

My mother used to make this same recipe and it was a favorite. I've continued the tradition. I tweak it a bit... add fresh spinach in place of some of the lettuce and add thin sliced red onion and thin sliced celery. Make in a trifle bowl for a beautiful presentation. I like to top with ringlets of red onion. Very pretty and delicious! Best if made the night before serving because the flavors really marry and enhance each other.

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
0 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

Donna

Living In: Amarillo, Texas, USA

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: Feb. 8, 2009

This is an awesome salad for just about any occasion. I've taken it to office luncheons and family picnics, always leaving some behind to eat at home. Two things I've discovered, and one is essential in my mind: 1. Be sure to remove at least the larger ribs from your Romaine lettuce. The big, thick ribs are bitter and can really spoil this salad, in my opinion. 2: You don't have to layer it. Mixing the ingredients together is easy, and weirdly I've seen more of it disappear when it's NOT layered. I really don't think it's any less attractive when mixed, and you don't have to worry about your presentation being ruined when you take it on the road.

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
1 user found this review helpful

Reviewer:

V. L. Hartman

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Auburn, Illinois, USA

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: Jan. 31, 2009

I had requests for Green Pea salad on our salad bar at the restaurant I work in, so yours is the recipe I chose to try. Our customers absolutely love this simple salad! I don't use the lettuce because it's already on a full salad bar. I just mix up what what be probably a triple batch of the recipe here, and make sure it sits for at least a few hours chilling. Not a pea lover (or even "liker" myself, I can't rate the salad based on my own tastes. Our customers, however, and quite many of the staff give it (and you!) a major high five. Thanks a great and simple homemade salad recipe!

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
0 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

Mrs. Snell

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Findley Lake, New York, USA

Living In: Tionesta, Pennsylvania, USA

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: Jan. 20, 2009

I made this to put out with the dips and other hors d'oeurves on Thanksgiving and it was a hit. I did change a few things. First, 2 cups is entirely too much mayo for this particular recipe. Luckily my mom had an extra bag of frozen peas to add to the mayo. I would use one cup per bag of peas used. Since I was so preoccupied (I freaked out until my mom saved me ha!)with all the extra mayo I forgot to add the milk but it turned out fine. I also used turkey bacon and light mayo. Instead of layering (I didn't want a mouthful of only mayo) I mixed the peas, mayo mixture and bacon together, then topped with the shredded cheese and then placed the sliced eggs on the top (or vice versa).

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
0 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

Cheri

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: Dec. 2, 2008

Really its just salad with peas added to it. I used ff miracle whip. I think a common mistake when using mayo..... When we hear that term we automatically assume its what ever we have grown up loving. However, there is a difference between mayo and salad dressing. One is sweet, one is not. I added about half the sugar called for and that was plenty for me. Adjust the dressing mix to your taste before spreading it over your salad. I ended up adding about a 1/4 cup of Green Goddess dressing to it. And a tablespoon of ranch mix. I couldn't taste the ranch though. It's kinda bland, but we all loved it.

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
0 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

Silvercin29

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Republic, Ohio, USA

Living In: Burgoon, Ohio, USA

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: Nov. 27, 2008

This was okay. I liked the bacon that was added, but other than that, the salad was the same. I didn't really like the lettuce in it.

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
1 user found this review helpful

Reviewer:

meaganteal

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Bedford, Texas, USA

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: Nov. 24, 2008

Great recipe. Of course, not one that would be served often because of the fat content, although that can be lowered by using turkey bacon and ff mayo. I never put milk in it, and usually add a layer of celery and green onion. Frozen peas can be used if you refrigerate longer than 2 hours. Most recipes for this call for refrigerating overnight. I make with splenda and parmesan cheese rather than cheddar. As written, however, it still rates a 4 in my book. It is just darn good eating. A must is to serve this in a pretty clear glass dish to let those layers sparkle through.

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
0 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

mermaid

Cooking Level: Professional

Home Town: Coupeville, Washington, USA

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: Nov. 24, 2008

I make this all the time in my house I got the recipe from my girlfriend she calls it a 24 hour salad. This salad is a huge hit at bbq's,pot lucks and so on.

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
0 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

margie

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: Nov. 24, 2008

Granted this sounds good, but I can't believe anyone could look at the nutritional facts and still make it. I would surely be looking for a healthier recipe.

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
0 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

Spike

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: Sep. 14, 2008

Outstanding! I'm hooked on this salad!!!

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
1 user found this review helpful

Reviewer:

TWINGLES

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Chicago, Illinois, USA

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: Jan. 29, 2008

This was yummy! I altered to make more figure-friendly: turkey bacon, ff mayo, egg whites, and lowfat cheese. I also added about 1 T. Ranch dressing to give it a little kick! Very nice with BBQ! Thanks!

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
1 user found this review helpful

Reviewer:

YOYO78

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Kenner, Louisiana, USA

Living In: Hermitage, Tennessee, USA

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: Nov. 17, 2007

OMG! Now I can go celibate. This is fabulous!!! I just ate the whole pan and my company hasn't even arrived. I can't stop laughing

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
1 user found this review helpful

Reviewer:

N.TX

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Irving, Texas, USA

Living In: Mckinney, Texas, USA

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: Dec. 14, 2006

I have made this recipe many times. My In-Laws request it all the time. Every time I make this dressing I add 1-2 tablespoons of some kind of vinegar. The best is red wine vinegar, though I haven't tried apple cider vinegar yet. I just think it's missing something without it. I have always experimented with the layers according to what I had or what sounded good, but you definately can't omit the peas. That's what makes this salad so great. Also I use turkey bacon. This salad is a regular for family get-togethers. It does make a lot, but it always gets eaten in our house.

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
5 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

Manda

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Albany, Indiana, USA

Living In: Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: Sep. 24, 2006

My family couldn't get enough of this. Very scrumptious.

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
1 user found this review helpful

Reviewer:

SANDYTURLEY1954

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Nanticoke, Pennsylvania, USA

Living In: Meadville, Pennsylvania, USA

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: Aug. 31, 2006

Great recipe for potlucks and gatherings. I rarely have any left over. Some changes I made were to mix ranch dressing with sour cream instead of mayo. I have also substituted items I have on hand, such as croutons or salad crisps instead of eggs or bacon, and adding carrots, mushrooms or sliced cucumbers.

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
1 user found this review helpful

Reviewer:

BMATDA

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: Aug. 13, 2006

Great recipe, very nice looking layered, however I mixed it all up so it was pretty and creamy. Guests just loved it! We loved it! It was a big hit.

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
2 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

Happylender

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: Jun. 1, 2006

loved it. Made an awful lot, I would cut the recipe in 1/2.

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
3 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

GONZOW

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: Apr. 3, 2006

I made this with a big lasanga dinner and my whole family loved it. But the recipe makes a lot!! That was not a problem for us we liked it so much we ate all the leftovers the next day. I used turkey bacon and lite mayo and it was awesome.

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
1 user found this review helpful

Reviewer:

fitnesste

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: Mar. 27, 2006

Great salad. I took this to a dinner party, and everyone gobbled it up...asking for seconds. I bought real Bacon 'Bits' instead of cooking the bacon.

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
3 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

MJVON

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Pea Salad I

Reviewer:

Reviewer:

Reviewer:

Reviewer:

Reviewer:

Reviewer:

Reviewer:

Reviewer:

Reviewer:

Reviewer:

Reviewer:

Reviewer:

Reviewer:

Reviewer:

Reviewer:

Reviewer:

Reviewer:

Reviewer:

Reviewer:

Reviewer:

My Recipe Box (0)

Something worth saving?

Most Popular Blogs

Recently Viewed Recipes

Top Searches

Email or User Name	Password (forgot?)

Remember me? Join for FREE!