posted by scooby 12-15-100 5:53 AM
Pea Salad
2 packages (10 oz.) frozen green peas or 2 cans English peas, drained
1 (8 oz.) can sliced water chestnuts, drained (optional)
1 cup thinly sliced celery
3/4 cup sliced green onions
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon salt (optional)
1/2 cup Cheddar cheese, cubed small
In a bowl, combine the first four ingredients. In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream and salt. Mix well. Add to pea mixture along with cubed cheese; toss well to coat. Chill until serving.
Yield: 10-12 servings.
Pea Salad
1 (10 ounce) package frozen green peas, thawed
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped green onions
2/3 cup sour cream
8 slices bacon
1 cup chopped cashews
salt and pepper to taste
Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Crumble and set aside. In a medium bowl, combine peas, celery, scallions and sour cream. Toss gently to mix.
Just before serving, stir in cashews and bacon into salad.. Season with salt and pepper.