My Mom's pea salad was far simpler than this one. However, this one is fantastic too!
- 1 (16-ounce) package of frozen sweet peas, thawed
- 2-6 eggs, hard-boiled and chopped
- 4 to 6 slices of bacon, cooked until crisp and crumbled (or 1 cup of cooked and chopped ham, optional)
- 1/2 cup of chopped green onions (substitute with regular onions if preferred)
- 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese (feel free to use your favorite cheese)
- 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 1/4 teaspoon of garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon of celery seeds (or 1/2 cup of chopped celery)
- A sprinkle of cayenne pepper for a touch of heat
- 1/2 cup of SF mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup of sour cream or plain yogurt or blended until smooth cottage cheese
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the thawed sweet peas, chopped hard-boiled eggs, crumbled bacon or chopped ham (if using), chopped green onions, and shredded cheddar cheese.
- Sprinkle in the black pepper, salt, garlic powder, celery seeds (or chopped celery), and a dash of cayenne.
- Stir thoroughly to ensure the seasonings are evenly distributed.
- In another bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise and sour cream until they form a smooth mixture.
- Pour this dressing over the pea mixture and gently stir to coat all the ingredients.
- Cover the salad and refrigerate it for at least an hour before serving.
- This time allows the flavors to blend together wonderfully.