Southern Pea Salad

Submitted by gardenz

"This recipe has been in my family for at least 75 years.I remember my great-grandmother making this salad during the summer and serving it with BBQ chicken.It is so simple to make and has always been a comfort food for me."

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 6 cups shredded lettuce
• 2 cups small early june peas
• 1 medium red onion
• 3 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
• 6 slices crumbled fried bacon
• 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• salt and pepper

directions

1. Toss all ingredients together and enjoy!
2. If you're making this ahead of time, add the tomatoes at the last minute to avoid a watery salad.

Reviews

[Charlotte J]

I loved the bacon and red onion in this recipe. It was very easy to make. I used frozen peas (thawed) and I also put the tomatoes in a colander after I cut them up to help drain off extra liquid.

 

[zoyie]

This was really good, reminded me of a 7 layer salad, but this is easier. I make ahead, but left out the tomatoes, just chopped some up and added on our own, Did not add to salad bowl. My DH and I both agreed, the tomatoes were not needed, was so good without and he is a real tomato nut. Will be making this again and again. Thank you for sharing

 

[cook from scratch]

YUM!!! I made a few adjustments because it just me eating salads in my house! I added a little cheese and brocolli because I needed to use them. I also left out the red onion because I don't like them raw. Thanks so much for a keeper!

 

[SJones]

This was great! It is so versatile and much easier than a layered salad. Thanks for posting!

 

[Renie 77]

Super easy and super good..With things usually on hand, I love that. This was so good without the tomaoes that I decided not to add them...maybe next time cause I will be making this again. Thanks gardenz.