Description
A delightful salad combining fresh sweet peas and creamy cheddar cheese, perfect as a side dish or for gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh sweet peas
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, cubed
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: diced red onion or bell pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the fresh sweet peas and cubed sharp cheddar cheese.
- In a separate small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the pea and cheese mixture and stir until well combined.
- If desired, add diced red onion or bell pepper for extra flavor and color.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving to enhance the flavors.
Notes
Choose fresh peas for the best flavor. For a lighter option, substitute Greek yogurt for mayonnaise.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg