Pea Salad with Almonds
Brighten up your table with this delightful Pea Salad with Almonds, a quick and easy side dish bursting with flavor and crunch. Featuring crisp, sweet peas paired with toasted slivered almonds and zesty red onion, this salad is tossed in a creamy dressing made from a harmonious blend of mayonnaise, sour cream, tangy lemon juice, and a touch of honey for subtle sweetness. Ready in just 20 minutes, including prep and cook time, it’s an effortless recipe perfect for busy weeknights, BBQs, or potlucks. Garnished with fresh parsley, this colorful salad is as visually appealing as it is delicious. Serve it chilled for maximum flavor—an irresistible combination of textures that will keep everyone coming back for seconds! Keywords: Pea Salad with Almonds, easy side dish, cream-based salad, quick salad recipes, summer salad ideas, pea salad recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh or frozen peas
- 0.5 cups slivered almonds
- 0.25 cups red onion
- 0.25 cups mayonnaise
- 0.25 cups sour cream
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
If using frozen peas, blanch them first by placing them in boiling water for 2-3 minutes, then immediately transferring them to a bowl of ice water to cool. Drain and set aside.
Toast the slivered almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently until they are golden brown and fragrant. Remove from heat and let them cool.
Thinly slice the red onion into small strips (1/4 cup) and set aside.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, honey, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the peas, toasted almonds, and red onion.
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
Transfer the salad to a serving dish and garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.
Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
304 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 22.8 g | 29% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.3 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 13 mg | 4% | |
| Sodium | 357 mg | 16% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 19.6 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.3 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.1 g | ||
| Protein | 8.4 g | 17% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 81 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 2.0 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 348 mg | 7% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
