Creamy Sweet Pea Salad
Packed with tender peas, hard-boiled eggs, sweet peppers, and sharp Irish cheese, this creamy salad is tossed in a tangy mayo-based dressing with just the right kick of mustard and thyme. It’s quick to make, full of texture, and always a crowd favorite.
Ingredients
- ½ sweet onion finely chopped
- 2 12 oz bags frozen peas, thawed
- 3 hard-boiled eggs diced
- 5 sweet peppers diced
- 1½ cups aged Irish cheese shredded or diced
For the Dressing:
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sweet relish
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons spicy mustard
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
Instructions
- Place the finely chopped onion in a small bowl with cold water.
- Let it soak for about 10 minutes to reduce its sharpness, then drain well.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the thawed peas, diced eggs, diced sweet peppers, and shredded Irish cheese.
- Add the drained onions to the bowl and gently toss all the ingredients together.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sweet relish, salt, spicy mustard, and thyme until smooth.
- See full steps with tips & photos → https://wimpysdiner.net/creamy-sweet-pea-salad/
Notes
Substitute red onion or green onion if preferred.
You can use sharp cheddar or gouda in place of Irish cheese.