Southern Pea Salad

Directions

  1. 1Place two 12-ounce bags of thawed frozen peas into a large bowl.
  2. 2Shred 8 ounces of sharp cheddar cheese into a bowl.
  3. 3Add the shredded cheddar cheese to the bowl with the peas.
  4. 4Add 1 pound of diced ham to the bowl.
  5. 5Add 2 cups of bacon bits to the bowl.
  6. 6Chop 7 ounces of celery using a vegetable chopper.
  7. 7Chop about half of one bundle of green onions.
  8. 8Chop 4 hard-boiled eggs.
  9. 9Add the chopped celery, green onions, and hard-boiled eggs to the large bowl.
  10. 10Add about 1 to 2 teaspoons of salt.
  11. 11Add 2 teaspoons of garlic lovers seasoning.
  12. 12Add 1 cup of sour cream.
  13. 13Add 3 heaping tablespoons of mayonnaise.
  14. 14Mix all the ingredients thoroughly with a spatula until well combined.
  15. 15Serve and enjoy the Southern Pea Salad.

Ingredients

  • 24 ounces frozen peas
  • 8 ounces sharp shredded cheddar
  • 1 pound diced ham
  • 2 cups bacon bits
  • 7 ounces chopped celery
  • 1 bundle green onions
  • 4 hard-boiled eggs
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons garlic lovers seasoning
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 3 heaping tablespoons mayonnaise

Equipment

large bowlfood gratervegetable chopperspoonspatula

Tips

  • Let the frozen peas thaw overnight before mixing.