{"id":187,"date":"2026-08-03T16:51:22","date_gmt":"2026-08-03T16:51:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/recipes.mealse.com\/?p=187"},"modified":"2026-08-03T16:51:22","modified_gmt":"2026-08-03T16:51:22","slug":"my-irish-neighbor-shared-this-neighbor-we-dont-even-love-peas-but-this-was-great","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/recipes.mealse.com\/?p=187","title":{"rendered":"My Irish neighbor shared this neighbor. We don’t even love peas, but this was great!"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Irish Pea Salad is a delightful, refreshing, and colorful dish that brings a touch of Ireland to your table. It’s a wonderful combination of tender peas, crisp vegetables, and creamy dressing that makes it comforting and satisfying.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Bowl of Irish pea salad on a family dinner table<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n
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Perfect for family gatherings, potlucks, or a simple family dinner, this salad offers a taste of tradition and is loved by kids and adults alike. It’s so easy to throw together, yet it never fails to impress!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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This Irish Pea Salad goes wonderfully well with a variety of mains. Think grilled chicken, baked ham, or even a hearty meatloaf. Pair it with some homemade dinner rolls or a slice of Irish soda bread to soak up the creamy dressing. For a lighter meal, serve it alongside a cup of soup or a fresh green salad.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Irish Pea Salad<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Servings: 6-8<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Ingredients<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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4 cups frozen peas, thawed<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

1 cup diced cheddar cheese<\/div>\n
1\/2 cup chopped celery<\/div>\n
1\/2 cup chopped red bell pepper<\/div>\n
1\/4 cup finely chopped red onion<\/div>\n
1\/2 cup mayonnaise<\/div>\n
1\/4 cup sour cream<\/div>\n
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar<\/div>\n
1 tablespoon sugar<\/div>\n
Salt and black pepper to taste <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Prepped ingredients for pea salad on a kitchen counter<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n
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Directions<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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In a large bowl, combine the thawed peas, diced cheddar cheese, chopped celery, chopped red bell pepper, and finely chopped red onion.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Creamy dressing being whisked in a small bowl<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n
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Pour the dressing over the pea and vegetable mixture, gently tossing to coat all ingredients evenly.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Refrigerate for at least an hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Give the salad a gentle stir before serving. Enjoy!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Variations & Tips<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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For those who prefer a milder flavor, you can substitute green onions for the red onions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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If you have a picky eater, consider adding some diced ham or crispy bacon bits for extra protein and flavor. You can also swap out the cheddar for a milder cheese like mozzarella or Monterey Jack.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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For a healthier twist, use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream, and consider adding some chopped fresh herbs, like parsley or dill, for a fresh burst of flavor.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Irish Pea Salad is a delightful, refreshing, and colorful dish that brings a touch of Ireland to your table. It’s a wonderful combination of tender peas, crisp vegetables, and creamy dressing that makes it comforting and satisfying. Bowl of Irish pea salad on a family dinner table Perfect for family gatherings, potlucks, or a simple […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":188,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"fbimg":"","fbimg2":"","fbtext":"","fbtext2":"","source_link":"","video":"","youtube":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-187","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/recipes.mealse.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/187","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/recipes.mealse.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/recipes.mealse.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.mealse.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.mealse.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=187"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.mealse.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/187\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":189,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.mealse.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/187\/revisions\/189"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.mealse.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/188"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/recipes.mealse.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=187"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.mealse.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=187"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.mealse.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=187"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}