English Pea Salad Recipe

English pea salad in a white bowl on a white countertop

5 from 2 votes

English Pea Salad is a delightfully simple side dish with tender sweet peas, ham, cubes of cheese, and red onion in a creamy dressing of mayonnaise and ranch dressing. Perfect side dish salad for a baby shower, picnics, potlucks, and last-minute family gatherings.

Prep Time10

Total Time10

Course: Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 339kcal

Author: Cara Lanz

Ingredients

16 oz. frozen petite peas
8 oz. cheddar cheese, cubed colby-cheddar and sharp cheddar are both excellent!
1 cup ham, cubed
¼ cup red onion, diced
½ cup mayonnaise
½ cup ranch dressing
salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

Defrost the frozen peas. Place the frozen peas in a colander and run them under cold water to defrost them.
Cut the ham and cheese into ¼” to ½” cubes. Dice the red onion.
In a large bowl, stir together the mayonnaise and ranch dressing.
Add the peas, ham, cheese, and onion and gently toss until completely coated.
Store English Pea Salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Notes

Frozen petite peas have a bright green color, sweet flavor, and tender skins. Just give them a quick rinse under cold water to defrost.

Use whatever cheese you please. I like to use sharp cheddar or cheddar-jack.

Add your favorite flavors by tossing in some bacon, hard-boiled eggs, sliced radishes, or blue cheese.

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