The nice weather is here and the BBQ's have started so I thought Id post one of my quick salad recipes. I like this one because its made with frozen peas. You dont cook it, no really, you just thaw them. This way they stay sweet and a bit crunchy. And splurge on Macadamias if you make this. They are so creamy and buttery and just perfect for this salad. I never have any of this salad left when I bring it to parties and picnics.
COLD ENGLISH PEA SALAD
2lbs. frozen peas
1c. sliced water chestnuts
1 bunch watercress, chopped
1/2c. macadamia nuts, chopped
1c. mayonnaise ( I use Best Foods, its Hellman's on the east coast)
1/2c. fat free sour cream
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 green onions, chopped
1/3c. parsley, chopped
3 tb. chopped fresh tarragon ( or 1tb. dried)
Thaw peas in a strainer under running warm water, drain well. These will not be cooked, they really don't need to be. Add rest of ingredients and mix well. Chill.
** You could use sugar snap peas added to this for extra texture.
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