Best Balsamic Cashew Pea Salad Recipes

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CRUNCHY PEA SALAD WITH CASHEWS



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This Crunchy Pea Salad with Cashews is a great summer salad packed full of classic flavors and textures. With chilled peas, crisp celery, chopped cauliflower, green onion, and cashews covered in a simple homemade ranch and sour cream dressing and garnished with bacon bits and shredded cheddar cheese, this salad is refreshing and light.

Provided by Julie - The Recipe Life

Categories     Salad     Side Dish

Number Of Ingredients 9

24 ounce frozen peas (2- 12 ounce bags)
1 cup celery (diced)
1 cup cauliflower (chopped)
¼ cup green onion (diced)
1 cup cashews (chopped)
½ cup sour cream
1 cup ranch dressing
bacon bits
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Thaw the peas in a colander under lukewarm water for a couple of minutes. Drain and let air dry while preparing the rest of the ingredients.
  • In a large mixing bowl, gently mix the peas, diced celery, chopped cauliflower, diced green onion, and chopped cashews. Then in a small mixing bowl, mix the sour cream and ranch dressing. Pour the dressing over the mixed vegetables and slowly mix until everything is coated.
  • Chill the pea salad with cashews in the refrigerator for a few hours to marry the flavors.
  • Stir once more before serving, then garnish with bacon bits and shredded cheddar cheese. Serve chilled and enjoy!

CASHEW PEA SALAD



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My son-in-law frequently requests this crisp pea salad of mine. It has plenty of fresh ingredients and a tangy dressing. Peas are positively palate-pleasing paired with cashews in the cool side dish.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

3/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup cider or red wine vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced
2 to 3 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1 package (10 ounces) frozen peas, thawed
2 celery ribs, thinly sliced
1/2 cup sour cream
4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
3/4 cup chopped cashews
Lettuce leaves and tomato wedges, optional

Steps:

  • For dressing, combine the first nine ingredients in a small bowl; mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. , In a large bowl, combine peas, celery and onions. Combine sour cream and 2 tablespoons dressing (refrigerate remaining dressing); mix well. Fold into the pea mixture. Just before serving, stir in bacon and cashews. If desired, serve on lettuce with a tomato garnish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 336 calories, Fat 31g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 375mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

BALSAMIC PEA SALAD



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I quickly make this the night before I need it as it tastes much better if it sits overnight. My daughter and her friend will not eat peas, but they love this salad.

Provided by LLAMAMAMATOO

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Green Pea Salad Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (16 ounce) package frozen green peas
½ cup chopped almonds
½ cup chopped green onions
½ cup crumbled feta cheese
¾ cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place peas in a colander, and run warm water over them until they are thawed. Place in a large bowl.
  • Toast almonds in a skillet over medium heat. Then combine with peas.
  • Stir in onions, feta cheese, and mayonnaise. Mix in balsamic vinegar, and season with pepper. Cover, and refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255.1 calories, Carbohydrate 11 g, Cholesterol 16.2 mg, Fat 21.6 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 5.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 286.6 mg, Sugar 4.6 g

BALSAMIC CASHEW PEA SALAD



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This is perfect to take to a picnic during the summer months because it has NO MAYO!!! It is light, sweet and crunchy. I got the recipe at Trader Joe's this morning. Feel free to substitute out balsamic vinegar instead of the vinaigrette. . .we like it that way too!

Provided by januarybride

Categories     Vegetable

Time 5m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

16 ounces frozen peas (thawed)
1 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped green onion (green & white parts)
1 cup cashew pieces
1/2 cup balsamic vinaigrette (more to taste)

Steps:

  • Toss together all ingredients.
  • Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 194.6, Fat 10.9, SaturatedFat 2.1, Sodium 100.1, Carbohydrate 18.9, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 5.4, Protein 7.7

CASHEW, SHRIMP & PEA SALAD



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Based on a recipe from Sunset's cookbook, Quick Cuisine. It's a favorite of mine! And it really is quick -- no cooking!

Provided by mersaydees

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon fresh dill, minced or 1 teaspoon dill weed
1 1/2 cups roasted salted cashews or 1 1/2 cups unsalted cashews
4 cups frozen baby peas, thawed and drained (20 ounce package)
1 cup green onion, thinly sliced, including tops
2 large stalk celery, cut diagonally into thin slices
3/4 lb small cooked shrimp
salt
pepper
6 -8 large butter lettuce leaves, washed and crisped
dill sprigs (optional for garnish)

Steps:

  • Combine the dressing ingredients and mix well.
  • Set aside 2 tablespoons of the cashews. Combine remaining nuts, peas, onions, celery, and shrimp.
  • Gently mix in dressing. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Line a serving platter or bowl with lettuce.
  • Spoon salad into center; garnish with reserved cashews and, if desired, dill.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 600.8, Fat 33.4, SaturatedFat 7.7, Cholesterol 175.9, Sodium 668.5, Carbohydrate 45.5, Fiber 10.3, Sugar 13.2, Protein 35.1

BALSAMIC PEA SALAD



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Make and share this Balsamic Pea Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by STK FD WIFE

Categories     Vegetable

Time 3h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (16 ounce) package frozen green peas
1/2 cup chopped almonds
1/2 cup chopped green onion
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
3/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
black pepper

Steps:

  • Place peas in a colander, and run warm water over them until they are thawed.
  • Place in a large bowl.
  • Toast almonds in a skillet over medium heat.
  • Then combine with peas.
  • Stir in onions, feta cheese, and mayonnaise.
  • Mix in balsamic vinegar, and season with pepper.
  • Cover, and refrigerator.
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Nutrition Facts : Calories 207.8, Fat 14.1, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 14.1, Sodium 355, Carbohydrate 15.6, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 5.4, Protein 6.5

CASHEW PEA SALAD



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A crisp pea salad that has a tangy dressing. Looks really pretty when lined with lettuce leaves and garnished with tomato slices. Cook time is actually the chill time for the dressing.

Provided by Kelly

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h20m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

3/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced
2 -3 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2-3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas, thawed
2 celery ribs, thinly sliced
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1/2 cup sour cream
4 slices bacon, strips cooked and crumbled
3/4 cup cashews, chopped

Steps:

  • For the dressing, combine the first nine ingredients in a small bowl and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • In a large bowl, combine peas, celery and onions. Combine sour cream and 2 tablespoons of dressing (refrigerate remaining dressing) mix well.
  • Fold into pea mixture.
  • Just before serving, stir in bacon and cashews.
  • May be served with additional dressing, if desired, or dressing may be saved for another salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 492.4, Fat 46.3, SaturatedFat 9.9, Cholesterol 18.7, Sodium 531.8, Carbohydrate 14.4, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 4.1, Protein 7.7

CASHEW PEA SALAD



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Make and share this Cashew Pea Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by carolinafan

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 10m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (16 ounce) package frozen peas, thawed
1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 cup whole cashews
6 green onions, chopped
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1 dash garlic powder

Steps:

  • In a large salad bowl, combine all of the ingredients.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 349, Fat 21, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 6.1, Sodium 517.7, Carbohydrate 34.2, Fiber 6.3, Sugar 9.3, Protein 10

SPINACH CASHEW SALAD



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When choosing salads as a low-fat diet choice be careful of ingredients used and the amount of dressing drizzled over the salad. Both can add up fat grams and calories quickly.

Provided by Winnipeg Mel

Categories     Free Of...

Yield 8-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 lb bacon
1/2 cup cashews, pieces
5 ounces spinach
1/2 head lettuce, about 8 ounces bagged
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, grated
2/3 cup oil
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
1 1/2 teaspoons red onions, finely grated
1 tablespoon poppy seed

Steps:

  • Chop bacon and fry until crisp.
  • Drain on paper towel to remove as much excess fat as possible. Wash spinach and lettuce then tear leaves into bite size pieces.
  • Place in Salad bowl.
  • Add cashew pieces, grated cheese, and crumbled bacon.
  • Toss when ready to serve. Serve with poppy seed dressing.
  • NOTE: Fat grams may be reduced to 1 gram per serving if bacon and cashews are eliminated.
  • Each add approximately 3 grams of fat per serving.
  • Poppy Seed Dressing: Place all ingredients in blender and blend until smooth.
  • Alternate method: finely grate onion, add remaining ingredients and beat with mixer until well blended.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 409.3, Fat 37.1, SaturatedFat 8.4, Cholesterol 24.8, Sodium 356.4, Carbohydrate 13.2, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 9.1, Protein 7.2

GREEN PEA AND CASHEW SALAD RECIPE - (4.4/5)



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Provided by AliceV

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup full-fat sour cream
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons dry ranch dressing mix
10 ounces fresh peas or frozen, thawed and drained
1/2 pound bacon, fried crisp, drained well and crumbled
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
1/4 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
3/4 cup sliced water chestnuts
1 cup cashew halves (or broken pieces)

Steps:

  • In small bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise and dressing mix. In large bowl, mix peas, bacon, celery, onion, pepper and water chestnuts. Pour dressing over all, stir together and chill. Just before servings, stir in cashews. Note: More or less of the dressing mixture as you wish.

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