Description
A delightful blend of fresh sweet peas and creamy sharp cheddar cheese, perfect for a quick lunch or a side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh sweet peas
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, cubed
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: diced red onion or bell pepper
Instructions
- Combine the fresh sweet peas and cubed sharp cheddar cheese in a large bowl.
- Mix together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a separate small bowl.
- Pour the dressing over the pea and cheese mixture and stir until well combined.
- Add diced red onion or bell pepper if desired for extra flavor and color.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to enhance the flavors.
Notes
For extra freshness, consider adding chopped herbs like parsley or dill. You can also replace some of the mayonnaise with yogurt for a lighter version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg