What is the difference between baby and garden peas?

Compared to the standard green pea, petite peas are smaller in stature with a more tender skin, and a delicately sweet flavor. Like corn, freshly picked and shelled peas lose their sweetness quickly after harvest, turning starchy and even chalky or mealy over time.

Are cow peas and crowder peas the same thing?

Field peas, crowder peas, cream peas (along with blackeye peas) are all part of a larger species of beans commonly called “cowpeas” or “Southern peas.” Despite their names, none of these varieties is actually a pea.

Why do my peas taste weird?

The bitterness can be caused by a variety of things, among them, irregular watering. Be sure to keep your peas well watered, and provide a mulch to keep the soil evenly moist.

What pairs well with peas?

Our peas love being with their fellow veggies to make for nutrient dense dishes, they especially love being with fruit and vegetables full of strong flavours like asparagus, leek, onion, garlic and lemons as well as protein rich edamame and iron packed kale and spinach (check out our Green Baked Eggs with Peas and ...

Yes, dogs can eat peas! Most varieties of green peas are fine including snow peas, sugar snap peas, garden and English peas. They can make a great low-calorie snack in moderation, and many complete and balanced dog foods will add them in too.

Are canned peas OK to eat?

Canned green peas are a good source of potassium, vitamin A and fiber.

What is the difference between a pea and a garden pea?

There are three main types of cultivated pea: garden peas (grown for the green seeds), sugar peas (grown for the whole pod) and field peas (grown for the dried seeds). Peas are a good source of protein, fibre, vitamins and important minerals such as iron, magnesium, and zinc.

What's the difference between garden peas and processed peas?

Processed peas are called processed peas exactly because they undergo a certain amount of processing from the time they are plucked from a pea plant until the moment they are sealed into a can. Firstly, they are harvested from the fields using a machine called a viner, which shakes the pods to release the peas.

What is the difference between field peas and garden peas?

Field pea is commonly grown as a cover crop, or, in more arid regions, for its smooth dried seeds used as food or feed crops. Garden pea is more commonly grown in New England for fresh market use. Garden peas contain higher sugar and lower starch contents than field peas and have wrinkled mature seeds.

Old-Fashioned Pea Salad Recipe - These Old Cookbooks (2024)

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This Old-Fashioned Pea Salad is simple to make but is always a crowd-pleaser at our family gatherings. You just combine all the ingredients, mix and this pea salad is ready to serve. The simple ingredients include canned peas, onion, hard boiled eggs, celery, salt and pepper, cheddar cheese and mayonnaise.

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Old-Fashioned Pea Salad Recipe

This is one of those classic recipes that is always on the table when our mom’s siblings (and their families) gather for a meal. Our Aunt Terri has made this Old-Fashioned Pea Salad for years. If she does not bring it, she hears about it the entire time the family is together.

What is the one dish that is a must have at your family gatherings? Does the same person have to make it every time or can anyone in the family volunteer to bring it?

Barbara asked Aunt Terri if she would let us share it here on our blog and she graciously agreed.

Pea Salad Ingredients

Canned peas (also called canned sweet peas), drained
Hard Boiled Eggs
Onions, chopped
Celery, diced small
Mayonnaise
Sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
Salt
Pepper

English Pea Salad

Using just one can of peas, this recipe is perfect for a side dish for a normal meal without too many leftovers. However, it can easily be doubled (or tripled) for cookouts and pitch-ins. This pea salad can be eaten right away or chilled for later.

This is a humble salad but it is sure to please. We love how simple the ingredients are and how fast this pea salad is to throw together. And,the celery gives this salad a great crunch with the canned peas.

This salad uses three hard-boiled eggs. If you are going to the trouble of making hard-boiled eggs, go ahead and make a few extra for deviled eggs or this Luscious Lettuce Salad in a Jar.

Pea Salad Variations

What are some easy pea salad variations?

Pea Salad is a very versatile old fashioned type of salad. If you don’t have all the ingredients for the classic version, search your refrigerator and create your own with what you have. Here’s three of our favorite pea salad recipes to help inspire you to create your own.

Bacon and Cheese Pea Salad

Creamy Dill Pea Salad

Crunchy Ranch Pea Salad

What can I add to pea salad to make it taste better?

Essentially you can throw in anything but the kitchen sink to make your pea salad taste better. Here are 20 great pea salad ingredients.

crispy bacon or real bacon bits
ham
hard boiled eggs
celery
onion
shredded cheese, any variety
diced apples
sour cream
red onions
cooked pasta
relish
chopped dill pickles
vinegar
green or red peppers
Worcestershire sauce
sugar
mustard
Ranch dressing
water chestnuts
raw cauliflower
lemon juice or zest
Green yogurt
green onions

How To Make Classic Pea Salad Recipe

Step By Step Instructions

It’s simple, actually almost too simple.

Drain the peas.
Chop the onions.
Hard boil and chop or slice the eggs.
Chop the celery.
Add them all to a large mixing bowl, and mix with salt, pepper, shredded cheddar cheese and mayonnaise.

Storage Instruction

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 5 days.

This easy peasy pea salad will chill nicely, and even taste better after a couple hours in the refrigerator.

Scroll down to the recipe card at the bottom of this post for the full instructions and ingredient amounts for pea salad with eggs.

Recipe FAQs

This is a pea salad recipe using canned peas. Be sure to drain the peas well before adding to the salad.
Chop the onions and celery into a small dice or chop so that they aren’t larger than the peas.
We use shredded cheddar cheese but feel free to substitute in your favorite type of cheese instead.
Double or triple this recipe for a pitch-in or potluck!
Eat immediately if desired, or let it chill for a few hours in the fridge to let the flavors marinate together.
If you are looking for a lighter, low-fat option, try our Creamy Dill Pea Salad which features frozen peas and sour cream. Or if you love all things bacon, try our Easy Bacon Pea Salad.

Old Fashioned Recipes Using Peas

Creamed Peas (using canned peas)

Old Fashioned Creamed Peas (from frozen)

Rice Pilaf with Peas

Creamed Peas and New Potatoes

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Old-Fashioned Pea Salad

Old-Fashioned Pea Salad is simple to make but is always a crowd-pleaser at our family gatherings. You just combine all the ingredients, mix and this pea salad is ready to serve.

Prep Time10 minutes mins

Cook Time0 minutes mins

Total Time10 minutes mins

Course: Salad

Cuisine: American

Keyword: easy peasy pea salad, old-fashioned pea salad, pea salad with eggs

Servings: 8

Calories: 135kcal

Author: Barbara

Ingredients

15 ounces canned green peas, drained
2 Tablespoons onion chopped
3 hard boiled eggs chopped
1/4 cup celery chopped
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup cheddar cheese shredded
1/2 cup mayonnaise

Instructions

Mix all ingredients together gently.
Chill, if you want, and serve.

Notes

This is a peas salad recipe using canned peas. Be sure to drain the peas well before adding to the salad.
Chop the onions and celery into a small dice or chop so that aren’t larger than the peas.
Double or triple this recipe for a pitch-in or potluck!
Eat immediately if desired, or let it chill for a few hours in the fridge to let the flavors marinate together.
If you are looking for a lighter, low-fat option, try our Creamy Dill Pea Salad which features frozen peas and sour cream. Or if you love all things bacon, try our Easy Bacon Pea Salad.
Please note that the carb counts, calorie counts and nutritional information varies greatly depending on the products you use. The auto-calculation is an automated estimate and should NOT be used for specific dietary needs.

Nutrition

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