Cashew Pea Salad

Name: Cashew Pea Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6-8 servings.
Ingredients: 3/4 cup vegetable oil; 1/4 cup cider or red wine vinegar; 1 garlic clove, minced; 2 to 3 teaspoons Dijon mustard; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 teaspoon sugar; 1 package (10 ounces) frozen peas, thawed; 2 celery ribs, thinly sliced; 1/2 cup sour cream; 4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled; 3/4 cup chopped cashews; Lettuce leaves and tomato wedges, optional

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. + chilling YIELD: 6-8 servings.

My son-in-law frequently requests this crisp pea salad of mine. It has plenty of fresh ingredients and a tangy dressing. Peas are positively palate-pleasing paired with cashews in the cool side dish.

Ingredients

3/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup cider or red wine vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced
2 to 3 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1 package (10 ounces) frozen peas, thawed
2 celery ribs, thinly sliced
1/2 cup sour cream
4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
3/4 cup chopped cashews
Lettuce leaves and tomato wedges, optional

Directions

1. For dressing, combine the first nine ingredients in a small bowl; mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
2. In a large bowl, combine peas, celery and onions. Combine sour cream and 2 tablespoons dressing (refrigerate remaining dressing); mix well. Fold into the pea mixture. Just before serving, stir in bacon and cashews. If desired, serve on lettuce with a tomato garnish.

Nutrition Facts

1/2 cup: 336 calories, 31g fat (6g saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 375mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein.

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