Green Pea Salad With Easy Creamy Dressing

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Diana Rattray
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Updated 06/25/21
Green Pea Salad With Easy Creamy Dressing

The Spruce / Ana-Maria Stanciu
Prep: 15 mins
Cook: 3 mins
Total: 18 mins
Servings: 5 to 6 servings
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
278 Calories
18g Fat
23g Carbs
7g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 5 to 6
Amount per serving
Calories 278
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18g 23%
Saturated Fat 3g 14%
Cholesterol 10mg 3%
Sodium 370mg 16%
Total Carbohydrate 23g 8%
Dietary Fiber 7g 25%
Total Sugars 10g
Protein 7g
Vitamin C 50mg 249%
Calcium 52mg 4%
Iron 2mg 11%
Potassium 437mg 9%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

This green pea salad is as pretty as it is flavorful, with bright green peas, shredded carrots, red bell pepper, red onion, and celery. Use a combination of red, yellow, and orange bell pepper for even more color.

Serve this salad with any summer meal or cookout, or take it along to a potluck event or picnic.

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Ingredients

  • 4 cups fresh or frozen green peas

  • 1 small carrot, shredded

  • 1/2 red bell pepper, finely chopped

  • 1 red onion, finely chopped (about 1 cup)

  • 1/2 cup finely chopped celery

  • 1/2 cup light or regular ranch-style dressing

  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise

  • 1/4 teaspoon dried leaf oregano

  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

  • 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste

Steps to Make It

  1. Gather the ingredients.

    Green Pea Salad With Easy Creamy Dressing ingredients

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  2. Steam the peas on the stovetop or microwave oven following the package instructions.

    steam the peas

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  3. Put them in a colander and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.

    rinse the peas in a colander

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  4. In a large bowl, combine the cooked cooled peas with the bell pepper, onion, and celery.

    combine the cooked cooled peas with the bell pepper, onion, and celery in a large bowl

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  5. In a small bowl, combine the ranch-style dressing, mayonnaise, and seasonings.

    combine the ranch-style dressing, mayonnaise, and seasonings in a small bowl

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  6. Stir the dressing mixture into the vegetables and stir until well coated.

    pour the dressing over the green pea salad

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  7. Chill the salad for at least 2 hours before serving.

    Green Pea Salad With Easy Creamy Dressing in a bowl

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Tip

  • Make this a few hours in advance and chill thoroughly for best flavor.

Recipe Variations

The salad ingredients are adaptable as well.

  • Add some diced cooked bacon to the salad for a smoky flavor
  • Make it with about 1/2 cup of shredded mild or sharp cheddar cheese
  • Chopped hard-boiled eggs are a popular addition to many kinds of salads, and would be excellent in this one. Chop or slice one or two hard-boiled eggs; stir into the salad or use as a garnish.
  • For extra herb flavor, a teaspoon of chopped fresh dill or chives to the dressing mixture if you'd like.