Chilled Green Pea Salad W. Dill II Recipe

Name: Chilled Green Pea Salad W. Dill II
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 10 ounces frozen peas, thawed & drained; ¾ cup sour cream; ¼ cup mayonnaise; ½ cup finely shredded medium to sharp cheddar cheese (I prefer the sharp); ¾ teaspoon dried dill (or 1 TBSP. Freshly chopped dill); 2 teaspoons lemon juice; 1 ½ teaspoons chopped fresh chives; 2 large green onions, chopped; ½ teaspoon hot sauce (more or less, depending on taste); ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1 pinch sea salt

Servings: persons

10 ounces frozen peas, thawed & drained
¾ cup sour cream
¼ cup mayonnaise
½ cup finely shredded medium to sharp cheddar cheese (I prefer the sharp)
¾ teaspoon dried dill (or 1 TBSP. Freshly chopped dill)
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 ½ teaspoons chopped fresh chives
2 large green onions, chopped
½ teaspoon hot sauce (more or less, depending on taste)
¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 pinch sea salt

1
Place frozen peas into a colander in the sink & run under luke warm water over them until completely thawed, then drain thoroughly.
2
Combine peas & chopped green onions (reserve about 1 tablespoons Of the dark green portion of the chopped green onion to dress salad with before serving).
3
In a separate bowl, combine the sour cream, mayo, pinch of sea salt, black pepper, dill weed, lemon juice, chives & hot sauce well.
4
Add the sour cream mixture to the peas & onions, as well as adding the shredded cheese - mix until equally combined.
5
Cover salad & refrigerate for a minimum of 1 hour.
6
Upon serving the salad, sprinkle a handful more of the cheese along with the remaining chopped green onion & serve.
7
Recipe can be made a day prior to serving - serve well chilled.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 10 ounces frozen peas, thawed & drained, ¾ cup sour cream, ¼ cup mayonnaise, ½ cup finely shredded medium to sharp cheddar cheese (I prefer the sharp), and more.

Yes, Chilled Green Pea Salad W. Dill II falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chilled Green Pea Salad W. Dill II

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