Description
This Dublin Pea Salad is a creamy, crunchy, and flavorful dish inspired by Irish cuisine. It combines sweet peas, crisp peppers, hard-boiled eggs, and aged Irish cheese with a tangy homemade dressing. Perfect for potlucks, holiday meals, or a refreshing side dish, this easy-to-make salad is ready in under an hour and can be prepared in advance for even better flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Salad:
- ½ sweet onion, finely chopped
- 2 (12 oz) bags frozen peas, thawed
- 3 hard-boiled eggs, diced
- 5 sweet peppers, diced
- 1 ½ cups aged Irish cheese, shredded or diced
For the Dressing:
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sweet relish
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons spicy mustard
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
Instructions
Prepare the Ingredients
- Finely chop the sweet onion and dice the sweet peppers for added crunch.
- Peel and dice the hard-boiled eggs.
- Shred or dice the Irish cheese into small, bite-sized pieces.
- Thaw the frozen peas by running them under cold water and draining well.
Make the Dressing
- In a small mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, sweet relish, spicy mustard, salt, and dried thyme.
- Whisk until the dressing is smooth and fully blended.
Assemble the Salad
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the peas, onions, peppers, eggs, and cheese.
- Pour the dressing over the mixture and gently toss until everything is well coated.
Chill & Serve
- Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled and garnish with extra cheese or fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
- Use fresh or frozen peas – Avoid canned peas, as they may become too soft.
- Choose a high-quality aged Irish cheese – Dubliner or sharp cheddar works best.
- Customize the dressing – Add more mustard for extra spice or increase the relish for a sweeter touch.
- For a healthier version, swap mayonnaise with Greek yogurt or a light mayo alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Irish