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luby's green pea salad recipe

Luby's Green Pea Salad Recipe

Recreate the nostalgic flavors of Luby’s green pea salad recipe at home. This creamy, tangy side dish is perfect for potlucks and family dinners. Easy to make with simple ingredients.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 220

Ingredients
  

  • 16 oz frozen green peas about 1 bag
  • 4 large eggs (hard-boiled, chopped)
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp yellow mustard
  • 1 tsp white vinegar
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper

Equipment

  • Pot
  • Colander
  • Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Boil water in a pot and add frozen green peas; cook for 2-3 minutes, then drain and cool them in an ice bath.
  2. Hard-boil the eggs by adding a splash of vinegar to the water, then peel and chop them after cooking.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the cooled peas, chopped eggs, and any additional veggies like diced celery or red onion.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, mustard, white vinegar, salt, and pepper for the dressing.
  5. Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss until everything is coated without mashing the peas.
  6. Refrigerate for at least an hour before serving for the best flavor.

Nutrition

Calories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 6gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 220mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 6mg

Notes

This salad is versatile and can be adjusted to personal preferences; consider using light mayonnaise or Greek yogurt for a lighter version.
For more crunch, add diced celery or finely chopped red onion.
The salad tastes even better after sitting for a while, so making it the night before adds to the flavor.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.
For a festive touch, garnish with paprika or fresh herbs before serving.
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