Easy Creamy Pea Salad with Dill – Refreshing Family-Friendly Side Dish
Creamy Pea Salad with Dill is a fresh, flavorful side dish featuring crisp peas coated in a creamy horseradish-mustard dressing, highlighted with fresh dill. Perfect for gatherings or as a chilled summer salad.
- Prep Time: 50 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 27 minutes
- Yield: 6 cups 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups peas (preferably Birds Eye)
- 1/2 cup fresh dill, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 3 tbsp prepared horseradish
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, horseradish, Dijon mustard, and garlic powder until smooth. Season with pepper and fold in dill, reserving 2 tbsp for garnish.
- Thaw frozen peas completely and pat dry. Transfer to a large bowl.
- Pour dressing over peas and fold gently to coat evenly.
- Transfer to a serving bowl and top with reserved dill. Refrigerate at least 2 hours (or up to 24 hours) to meld flavors.
Notes
- Ensure peas are dry to prevent watery salad.
- The longer it chills, the stronger the horseradish flavor develops.
- Best served cold as a side dish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 133