*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                        Iowa Peas and Cheese Salad

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Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Salads                           Vegetables
                Cheese/Eggs

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
     1/3  cup           To 1/2 cup mayo or salad dr
     1/2  teaspoon      Salt
     1/2  teaspoon      Prepared mustard
     1/4  teaspoon      Sugar
     1/8  teaspoon      Pepper
   2      cups          Cooked shelled green peas *
   1      cup           Diced mild Cheddar or Colby -- cheese
   1      medium        Stalk celery -- thinly sliced
     1/2                cup)
   3                    Sweet pickles -- chopped (abt
                        cup)
   2      tablespoons   Finely chopped onion
   2                    Hard-cooked eggs -- chopped

Mix mayonnaise, salt, mustard, sugar and pepper in 2-1/2 quart bowl. 
Add peas, cheese, celery, pickles and onion; toss. Stir in eggs.
 Cover and refrigerate until chilled, at least 1 hour. Serve on lettuce leaves,
 if desired. Immediately refrigerate any remaining salad.

 Variation: Substitute 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, rinsed and drained,
 for the fresh green peas.

 * 1 10-oz pkg frozen green peas, thawed and drained, can be 
substituted for the fresh green peas.


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