Printable Recipe: Make-Ahead Green Pea and Crisp Corn Salad Recipe

Make-Ahead Green Pea and Crisp Corn Salad

This salad is one of my favorite of the Easter dinner menu recipes on this page. Why? Not just because it tastes great (though it does). I love it because it looks like an Easter recipe! It's pretty, fresh, and has bright Easter colors. It looks like it came straight from the Easter Bunny's basket.

Use young, tender frozen peas for this for the best results. This Easter dinner menu recipe serves about 8, and can be made up to 12 hours ahead.

Ingredients:
1 lb. frozen tender peas, thawed and drained
3/4 C. frozen kernel corn, thawed, drained
1/2 C. minced purple onion
1/2 C. diced red bell pepper
1 C. shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 C. chopped cooked bacon
1/4-1/3 C. sour cream
1/4-1/3 C. mayonnaise
3/4 tsp. salt (or to taste-- I like lots)
1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper

Instructions: 1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the peas, corn, onion, peppers, bacon, and cheese.

2. Stir in the sour cream and mayonnaise. Start with the minimum amount and add more if you want it a bit creamier. (I generally stick with 1/4 c. of each, which makes for a creamy but not-gooey salad.)

3. Add salt and pepper and mix well.

4. Refrigerate, uncovered, at least 2 hours before serving.