*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                        Iowa Peas And Cheese Salad

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Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Salads

  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
                        -- (about 1/2 cup)
   3                    sweet pickles -- chopped (abt 1/4
                        -- 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.

Nutritional info: 1 serving = 240 calories; 18g fat; 9g protein; 10g
carbohydrate; 100mg cholesterol; 500mg sodium.

NOTE: This is my personal favorite and my Sunday guests asked for the
recipe recently.  So, if you want a sure winner, choose this one!


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