English Pea Salad
A weeknight-friendly vegetarian built around english peas, mayonnaise and fresh parsley — roughly 55 minutes start to finish, and rated easy to make. You'll find the full ingredient list (with a scaler to change the servings), 6 steps of method, substitutions, and ideas for what to serve alongside.
You'll mainly reach for saucepan. At easy difficulty across 6 steps, it's a good one for a busy evening. As written, it's meat-free.
What you'll need
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Pantry staples (you likely have these)
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How to make it
- If using fresh peas, blanch them in boiling salted water for 2 to 3 minutes, then drain and plunge into ice water to stop the cooking and keep their bright color; if using frozen peas, simply thaw and drain them well.
- Pat the peas dry and place them in a mixing bowl so the salad does not turn watery.
- Finely chop the white onion and peel and dice the hard-boiled eggs, keeping the yolks intact for richness.
- Add the mayonnaise, onion and eggs to the peas and fold gently to combine without crushing the peas.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste, then cover and chill for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.
- Just before serving, stir once more, then transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
You'll use: Saucepan
Ingredient substitutions
- Eggs
- ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce (baking) · 1 tbsp ground flax + 3 tbsp water per egg
Tips & common questions
How long does English Pea Salad take to make?
About 55 minutes from start to finish — an estimate based on the 6 steps and 7 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.
What can I use instead of eggs?
Try ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce (baking). See the substitutions section above for more swaps.
Can I scale this recipe up or down?
Yes — use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.
Is English Pea Salad vegetarian?
Its ingredients contain no meat or fish, so it's suitable for vegetarians. Check any cheeses for animal rennet if that matters to you.
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English Pea Salad is an original recipe developed in-house by Consomee. Photo: Pea Shoots, Radish & Red Onions Salad (8748042831).jpg by Cajsa Lilliehook from Portland, CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons. We add the serving scaler, ingredient tools, timing and structure on top — how we source recipes.