If pea salads have left you uninspired, it’s time to try a different recipe.

What makes this pea salad special?

Lots and lots of add-ins and delicious ingredients like:

Cheddar cheese

Hard-boiled egg

Radish

Celery

Bacon

A creamy, tangy, slightly sweet dressing

The base is frozen sweet peas.

A Pea Salad Worth Bragging About

I was probably 8 years old when I tried pea salad for the first time. My dear grandma made it – and made it with love, undoubtedly.

Unfortunately, I thought it was just awful. It was made from canned peas, not frozen (major mush factor!) And all that was added was some salad dressing and shredded cheddar cheese.

My grandma made delicious food (like these Norwegian-style meatballs), but at that young age, I didn’t appreciate her pea salad.

Fast forward approximately 30 years, and I’ve found a pea salad that I really love – and I think you will too. I even think my grandma would be proud!

Like This Recipe? Try These Too!

Try this green pea “guacamole”.

Everything-but-the-kitchen-sink salads are fun, because every bite contains something interesting. Check out this summery kitchen sink salad with creamy BBQ dressing.