Balsamic Cashew Pea Salad

Submitted by januarybride

"This is perfect to take to a picnic during the summer months because it has NO MAYO!!! It is light, sweet and crunchy. I got the recipe at Trader Joe's this morning. Feel free to substitute out balsamic vinegar instead of the vinaigrette. . .we like it that way too!"

 

• Ready In: 5mins
• Ingredients: 5
• Serves: 6-8

ingredients

• 16 ounces frozen peas (thawed)
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 1⁄2 cup chopped green onion (green & white parts)
• 1 cup cashew pieces
• 1⁄2 cup balsamic vinaigrette (more to taste)

directions

1. Toss together all ingredients.
2. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Reviews

[Wish I Could Cook]

Who could believe that something so simple and fast could be so good?! It took me all of 4 minutes to make and I loved it. I missed the "vinaigrette" part of the recipe, so like several of the other reviewers, I just used white balsamic vinegar. I made it the night before and the cashews were soft (in a good way). But if you want them crunchy, add them just before serving.

 

[Karen Elizabeth]

Incredibly easy, I had everything on hand and this took minutes to put together. I used balsamic vinegar because I am not a 'dressing' lover, I added 'to taste', probably a bit less than 1/2 a cup. Fresh and crunchy, bursting with flavour, we enjoyed this with our supper, and I made the full amount so that I'd able to take it to the office for lunch! This is something that I will be making regularly for my lunches, its marvellous! Thanks, JB! Made for Vegetarian Swap#8, March 09

 

[AmandaInOz]

Yummy salad! DH loves pea and nut salads with mayo, so this was a nice healthier change, and he still loved it! I used a white balsamic vinegar instead of the vinaigrette. So good! Thanks January Bride!

 

[Tisme]

I have to agree with Syd, it cant get any quicker, easier or tastier than this recipe and a definate keeper here also!. I used balsamic vinegar and it was just fantastic. I loved the added crunch of the celery and cashew nuts in this salad and with summer coming on, I know this recipe will be on our menu all the time. Thanks JanuaryBride for a great recipe!

 

[Sydney Mike]

SOOO EASY TO MAKE, & SOOO TASTY, TOO! Thanks for sharing this great recipe! Definitely a keeper! [Made & reviewed as a recipenapped tag in Aus/NZ Recipe Swap #18]