I need a recipe for a pea salad.?

the peas are sweet and are topped with mayonaise and shredded cheese. I think sugar is added to the peas and refrigerated overnight.

I need a recipe for a pea salad.?
I love pea salad....I usually make mine with half mayo and half miracle whip and add shredded Cheddar cheese, diced ham or bacon bits (I prefer bacon), pimentos or red pepper (diced) for color, salt and pepper, and a few pinches of sugar and let it sit for a few hours or over night. Below I have added the page to Paula Deen's Pea Salad. Which is also good.
Reply:my pea salad is fresh peas, mayo, cheese and bacon bits, with a bit of italian dressing. It's awesome.
Reply:peas, onion, cheddar cheese, can add ham pieces, mayo mix and eat..... no sugar added..... i use frozen peas
Reply:You could also add diced ham.
Reply:Don't use sugar, and a mayo-type salad dressing (Miracle Whip) is better than plain mayonnaise. Instead of sugar use a little of the brine or juice from sweet pickles or sweet pickle relish, add about a tablespoon of diced onion, and an amount of finely chopped celery equal to the amount of peas. Add black pepper, stir, let set. I believe you and your guests will love it.
Reply:Seven Layer Salad





1 head lettuce


2 10 3/4 ounce cans peas, drained


1 cup celery, chopped


1 cup onions, chopped


1 cup cheddar cheese, grated


1 cup mayonnaise


1 cup bacon bits


3 to 4 teaspoons sugar








Break lettuce in large bowl. Come down list putting peas over lettuce and on down-until all indgredients have been used.Sprinkle sugar over top. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Mix when ready to serve.





Tawanda's Note: For a little kick, try sprinkling just a bit of Cajun seasoning into your mayonnaise.
Reply:Here's the recipie I've used for years:





In a large bowl mix 1 can peas with cubed cheddar cheese (cubed very small). Add in 2 or 3 boiled eggs that are diced very small as well. Add in a little salt and pepper with a little mayonaisse and mustard.