Green Pea Salad With Cheddar Cheese

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This is a creamy pea salad recipe with crunchy pieces of onion and chunks of cheese. A friend of the family made this pea salad when we were growing up, and we still love it to this day!

Submitted by JessyTastic
Updated on November 14, 2024
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
10 mins
Servings:
6
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 3 (14.5 ounce) cans sweet peas, drained

  • 3 hard-boiled eggs, chopped

  • ¾ cup Cheddar cheese cubes

  • ⅔ cup mayonnaise

  • ½ cup onion, chopped

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Mix sweet peas, hard-cooked eggs, Cheddar cheese cubes, mayonnaise, and onion together in a bowl until ingredients are coated in mayonnaise; season with salt and pepper.

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  2. Enjoy!

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

386 Calories
28g Fat
21g Carbs
14g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 386
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 28g 35%
Saturated Fat 7g 36%
Cholesterol 133mg 44%
Sodium 948mg 41%
Total Carbohydrate 21g 8%
Dietary Fiber 7g 25%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 14g 29%
Vitamin C 11mg 12%
Calcium 170mg 13%
Iron 2mg 13%
Potassium 71mg 2%

* 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.