Southern Pea Salad Recipe
Have you started planning your Thanksgiving menu? Is there pea salad on the list?
My family always requests I make my Southern Pea Salad. There are many variations of this recipe but mine is simple with 5 ingredients.
- Peas
- red onion
- Boiled or Steamed eggs
- Tony Chachere’s Creole seasoning
- Mayonnaise
Southern Pea Salad
Ingredients
- 2 cans sweet peas drained
- 1/2 cup onion, chopped red
- 2 boiled egg chopped
- 1 tbsp Tony Chachere’s Creole Seasoning
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise more or less depending on your preference
Instructions
- Drain peas. Empty into bowl.
- Add onion and eggs.
- Sprinkle Tony Chachere’s seasoning on top. This adds spice with a little kick. Add more or less depending on your preference.
- Add mayo
- Stir together until completely mixed
- Chill at least an hour before serving.
If you are using fresh eggs, try steaming them after they’re a week old. Check out my blog post on the difference between fresh eggs and store-bought.
That’s all there is to it! I bring this to any pot lucks and all of our family get-togethers. It’s super easy to make. Some may turn their nose up to pea salad but once they try it, they’re hooked. The Tony’s really gives it a unique taste.
You can change up this recipe and make it your own. My Dad adds cheddar cheese chunks to his and sometimes uses different seasonings. You can use frozen peas instead of canned for a little more crunch. Some people add bacon and even pimento.
What’s your go-to for family gatherings?
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