Colorful Pea Salad

Name: Colorful Pea Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 2 medium carrots, chopped; 1 package (16 ounces) frozen peas; 1 celery rib, thinly sliced; 1/4 cup cubed part-skim mozzarella cheese; 1/4 cup chopped green onions; 3 tablespoons buttermilk; 1 tablespoon plain yogurt; 1-1/2 teaspoons mayonnaise; 1/2 teaspoon red wine vinegar; 1/2 to 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1/4 teaspoon sugar; 1/8 teaspoon pepper

In Delano, Minnesota, Marlene Muckenhirn stirs up a light buttermilk and herb dressing to coat this colorful combination of green peas, crunchy carrots and mozzarella cheese cubes.

Ingredients

2 medium carrots, chopped
1 package (16 ounces) frozen peas
1 celery rib, thinly sliced
1/4 cup cubed part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup chopped green onions
3 tablespoons buttermilk
1 tablespoon plain yogurt
1-1/2 teaspoons mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon red wine vinegar
1/2 to 1 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Directions

In a large saucepan, cook carrots in a small amount of boiling water for 2 minutes. Add peas; cook 5 minutes longer. Drain; rinse in cold water and drain again. Place in a bowl; add celery, cheese and onions.
In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients; pour over vegetable mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 97 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 131mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 4g fiber), 6g protein.

Originally published as Colorful Pea Salad in Quick Cooking March/April 1999

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rachellestratton

Jun 30, 2013

I added some more cheese than the recipe called for because we love cheese. It was a great side dish with grilled chicken.