Dainty Pea Salad Cups Recipe

Name: Dainty Pea Salad Cups
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups frozen peas, thawed; ⅔ cup finely chopped celery (about two stalks); ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese (not fancy or finely shredded); ¼ cup mayonnaise; ¼ cup buttermilk; 2 teaspoons sugar; ½ teaspoon vinegar; ¼ teaspoon garlic powder; 14-½ teaspoon dried dill, crushed with fingers; ⅛ teaspoon salt; ⅛ teaspoon paprika; 12 wonton wrappers

Servings: persons

1 ½ cups frozen peas, thawed
⅔ cup finely chopped celery (about two stalks)
½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese (not fancy or finely shredded)
¼ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup buttermilk
2 teaspoons sugar
½ teaspoon vinegar
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
14-½ teaspoon dried dill, crushed with fingers
⅛ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon paprika
12 wonton wrappers

1
To make the dresing: Combine mayonnaise with next 7 ingredients in a small bowl.
2
Refrigerate 1-2 hours.
3
Makes approximately 1/2 cup.
4
Preheat oven to 325.
5
Place one wonton wrappers in each cup of a regular muffin pan.
6
The wrappers should be a bit bunched up to form sides.
7
Keep an eye on them the first couple of minutes in to make sure that the sides don't collapse.
8
Bake for 10 minutes or until golden.
9
Remove and cool.
10
While baking cups, prepare salad.
11
Combine thawed peas, chopped celery, and cheese in a bowl.
12
Mix in 1/4 cup of dressing.
13
To serve, spoon a heaping spoonful of the salad into prepared wonton cups.

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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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 ½ cups frozen peas, thawed, ⅔ cup finely chopped celery (about two stalks), ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese (not fancy or finely shredded), ¼ cup mayonnaise, and more.

Yes, Dainty Pea Salad Cups 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!

Dainty Pea Salad Cups

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Variations & substitutions

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