Pea Salad with Smoked Almonds
Bright, crunchy, and effortlessly delicious, this Pea Salad with Smoked Almonds is a must-try side dish brimming with bold flavors and textures. Featuring sweet, tender peas and the smoky crunch of chopped almonds, this recipe gets an extra boost from sharp cheddar cheese, finely diced red onion, and a creamy dressing made with tangy apple cider vinegar, sour cream, and a touch of sugar. Ready in just 15 minutes, this no-cook salad is perfect for weeknight dinners, summer barbecues, or potlucks. Serve it chilled to let the vibrant flavors meld together—each bite is a refreshing mix of creamy, smoky, and savory goodness! Perfect for fans of easy salads and unique side dishes, this recipe is as versatile as it is satisfying.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh peas or thawed frozen peas
- 1 cup smoked almonds
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 0.5 medium red onion, finely diced
- 0.5 cup sour cream
- 0.25 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
If using fresh peas, blanch them in boiling water for 2-3 minutes, then drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. If using thawed frozen peas, simply drain any excess liquid.
Roughly chop the smoked almonds and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the peas, smoked almonds, shredded cheddar cheese, and diced red onion.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the sour cream, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the pea mixture and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Cover and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled as a side dish or on its own. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
390 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 27.6 g | 35% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.5 g | 43% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 33 mg | 11% | |
| Sodium | 464 mg | 20% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 23.6 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.0 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.5 g | ||
| Protein | 15.2 g | 30% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 238 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 2.6 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 433 mg | 9% | |
*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.
