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English Pea Salad

Name: English Pea Salad
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: American, Salads
Ingredients: 15 oz (425 g / 445 ml) can English peas; 1–2 tbsp mayonnaise; 1–2 tbsp chopped white or yellow onion (optional); 1 hard-boiled egg with yolk (or 2 hard-boiled egg whites, without yolks); Salt to taste; Ground black pepper to taste; Parsley for presentation (optional)

English pea salad is a simple salad, intended to be reminiscent of spring and innocence. It is very traditional and may be more likely served at family gatherings, especially in the U.S.

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Ingredients

Makes

15 oz (425 g / 445 ml) can English peas
1–2 tbsp mayonnaise
1–2 tbsp chopped white or yellow onion (optional)
1 hard-boiled egg with yolk (or 2 hard-boiled egg whites, without yolks)
Salt to taste
Ground black pepper to taste
Parsley for presentation (optional)

Ingredients for 3 servings (510 g) · the original recipe

Method

1
If desired, blanch or parboil the chopped onion in a small amount of water so that the onion flavor is not as strong. Drain and cool thoroughly.
2
Drain the English peas, and either discard the liquid or use for some other purpose.
3
Lightly rinse the peas in a colander and place in a suitable bowl.
4
Chop the egg into about ¼ inch (0.5 cm) pieces. If desired, mash the diced hard-boiled egg yolk and mix it thoroughly with the mayonnaise.
Stovetop
5
Add the chopped egg, chopped onion, and mayonnaise to the peas. Mix lightly until all the ingredients are well-distributed.
6
Add salt and ground pepper to taste, and mix to distribute.
7
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
8
Serve cold, sprinkled lightly with parsley in the manner of a side dish, rather than as a separate course. No additional dressings or condiments would ordinarily be served or expected.

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