Southern Pea Salad

Southern Pea Salad
Southern Pea Salad was a favorite of ours growing up... I love it with BBQ!

• CourseSalads, Sides
• CuisineAmerican

Servings
6 people
Ingredients

• 1 lb frozen peas
• 3/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1 cup cheddar cheese diced into little cubes
• 1/2 red onion finely chopped
• 1 diced roma tomato
• 1 cup  chopped black olives
• 1/4 cup chopped basil
• 2 chopped hard boiled eggs
• 1 pot of boiling water
• 1 teaspoon salt, Tajin, or Lawry's Seasoned Salt
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Servings: people
Recipe Notes

1.  Bring pot of water to boil and add the bag of frozen peas.  Blanch for a few minutes and then drain and add to bowl of ice water to stop cooking.
2.  Drain water and then add peas to mixing bowl.  Add all the remaining ingredients and stir to combine.  Adjust seasoning.
3.  Refrigerate for at least an hour before serving.