English Pea and Onion Salad Recipe

Name: English Pea and Onion Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 ounces slab bacon, cut into 1/4-inch cubes; 2 lemons, zested and juiced; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 1 small onion, diced and rinsed under cold water; 3 tablespoons mayonnaise; 4 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese; 4 tablespoons mixed chopped fresh herbs, such as parsley, mint, tarragon and basil; 2 large eggs, hard-cooked and finely diced; Salt and pepper; 2 cups fresh or thawed frozen peas; 2 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted; 2 tablespoons bread crumbs, toasted

Servings: persons

5 ounces slab bacon, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
2 lemons, zested and juiced
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 small onion, diced and rinsed under cold water
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
4 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
4 tablespoons mixed chopped fresh herbs, such as parsley, mint, tarragon and basil
2 large eggs, hard-cooked and finely diced
Salt and pepper
2 cups fresh or thawed frozen peas
2 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted
2 tablespoons bread crumbs, toasted

1
Heat oven to 400 degrees and line a baking sheet with foil.
2
Spread bacon cubes on baking sheet and cook until caramelized and crispy, 15 to 20 minutes.
3
Strain off rendered fat and set aside to cool.
4
Meanwhile, combine lemon zest and juice, olive oil, onion, mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons Parmesan, 2 tablespoons fresh herbs and the eggs in a large bowl.
5
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
6
If youre using fresh peas, chop them to tenderize; if using frozen, strain off excess moisture.
7
Fold peas into dressing.
8
Transfer mixture to a shallow serving bowl and spread in an even layer.
9
Sprinkle remaining 2 tablespoons fresh herbs over the top, then create a layer of the remaining 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese.
10
Top with almonds, then bread crumbs and finally bacon.

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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: 5 ounces slab bacon, cut into 1/4-inch cubes, 2 lemons, zested and juiced, 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 1 small onion, diced and rinsed under cold water, and more.

Yes, English Pea and Onion Salad 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.

English Pea and Onion Salad

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