Sweet Pea Salad

-
-
-
-
-
MORE
My friend gave me this recipe several years ago, when our families attended a 4th of July picnic together. I have made it many times since then, and it's always a favorite whenever I make it. The recipe makes quite a bit, so it's one of my favorite dishes to take to potlucks, picnics and other gatherings with large crowds. The recipe would fit a lot of party themes, as the ingredients represent various continental cuisines, from the Asian inspired chestnuts to the Brazilian cashews. But it is the smokey Dutch-influenced gouda cheese that adds a wonderful Mediterranean flair to this great picnic salad. Cooking time does not including chilling time (as that can vary greatly).
- Ready In:
- 15mins
- Serves:
- Units:
Nutrition Information
10
People talking
ingredients
- 4 (16 ounce) bags frozen sweet peas (not thawed)
- 8 ounces sliced water chestnuts, drained
- 1 bunch celery, chopped
- 1 red onion, chopped
- 8 ounces smoked gouda cheese or 8 ounces edam cheese, cubed
- 1 1⁄4 cups low-fat sour cream
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup sliced cashews
directions
- Place peas, chestnuts, celery, onion, and cheese in a large salad bowl.
- In a small mixing bowl, stir together the sour cream and sugar until well blended. Add the sour cream mixture to the salad, then season with salt and pepper. Toss thoroughly with a large spoon.
- Place in refrigerator for several hours (or overnight is ideal). Add the cashews just before serving, and toss well to thoroughly blend all ingredients.
MY PRIVATE NOTES
Add a Note
RECIPE MADE WITH LOVE BY
@NorthwestGal
Contributor
@NorthwestGal
Contributor
"My friend gave me this recipe several years ago, when our families attended a 4th of July picnic together. I have made it many times since then, and it's always a favorite whenever I make it. The recipe makes quite a bit, so it's one of my favorite dishes to take to potlucks, picnics and other gatherings with large crowds. The recipe would fit a lot of party themes, as the ingredients represent various continental cuisines, from the Asian inspired chestnuts to the Brazilian cashews. But it is the smokey Dutch-influenced gouda cheese that adds a wonderful Mediterranean flair to this great picnic salad. Cooking time does not including chilling time (as that can vary greatly)."
Join The Conversation
all
reviews
tweaks
q&a
sort by:
-
Delicious! This is a wonderful salad full of all kinds of delicious goodies. I scaled the recipe down, but after tasting it -- I should have made a full batch since it keeps so well in the fridge. The only change I made was to sub smoked gruyere as that is what I had on hand. Will definitely make this salad again - DH & I loved it! Made for ZWT9 Scandinavia, August, 2013.
see 14 more