Mom's Easy Pea Salad Recipe
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Mom's Easy Pea Salad

By: Jonna 
"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."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.8 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (14)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
3 Hrs 10 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 12 servings
 

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

Directions

  1. 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 184 | Total Fat: 11.7g | Cholesterol: 27mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 18, 2011 by jeannie   view full review
We use to make this with thrawed bag frozen peas. drained well. Hellmens. one/eight sm chopped...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 18, 2009 by Jonna   view full review
Hello. I submitted this recipe and it should read DELUXE American cheese slices. 8 Slice...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 25, 2010 by Lisa H Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Great recipe. I used cheddar and half mayo and half Miracle Whip. I added boiled eggs also. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 21, 2009 by Kelly & Robby & New Baby   view full review
I have had this salad many times!!! I LOVE IT!! I use Hellman's mayonnaise and block mild...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 18, 2011 by granger3888   view full review
this recipe is good but add a few drops of Tobasco sauce and a few drops of lemon juice to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 21, 2010 by Lacey Green   view full review
I love love love pea salad and I had never made it myself till now. Stumbled upon this recipe...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 1, 2011 by Jeannine   view full review
This recipe does take you back to the day. But I have always added some horseradish sauce (...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 12, 2009 by one_yelo_roz   view full review
This is so good and easy. My neighbor used to make it for us during the summer. Thank you for...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 12, 2011 by Darkstar   view full review
I made this for Thanksgiving. My sister usually does it, but didn't send me her recipe, as...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 24, 2012 by Jean   view full review
I never even heard of pea salad till I moved to Indiana, so I have bought it a few times in...

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