Crunchy Pea and Water Chestnut Salad

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Great fresh-tasting salad.

Submitted by candygrama
Updated on January 7, 2022
Prep Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas

  • 1 cup shredded carrots

  • 1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained

  • 2 green onions, sliced

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce

  • 1 clove garlic, smashed

  • 1 teaspoon white sugar

  • 1 teaspoon paprika

  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard

  • ¼ cup mayonnaise (Optional)

Directions

  1. Place frozen peas in a colander; rinse under hot water to thaw. Drain.

  2. Mix peas, carrots, water chestnuts, and green onions together in a bowl.

  3. Whisk vegetable oil, red wine vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, sugar, paprika, and dry mustard together in a separate bowl; pour over pea mixture. Marinate salad for at least 1 hour.

  4. Stir mayonnaise into salad just before serving.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

239 Calories
15g Fat
23g Carbs
5g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 239
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15g 19%
Saturated Fat 2g 11%
Cholesterol 5mg 2%
Sodium 408mg 18%
Total Carbohydrate 23g 8%
Dietary Fiber 6g 20%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 5g 11%
Vitamin C 17mg 19%
Calcium 38mg 3%
Iron 2mg 12%
Potassium 311mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.