Weight Watchers Classic Southern Pea Salad is a delicious and hearty lunch recipe. It is a good choice for anyone hunting for a wholesome and tempting meal. This salad is a traditional Southern recipe that has been crafted to make it according to the Weight Watchers diet program. In this recipe, we need only canned peas, celery, and chopped red onions. Then, we will mix these items with a light, tangy dressing. The peas give it a sweet and subtle texture, while the onions give the salad a pleasant bite and flavor. The Weight Watchers Classic Southern Pea Salad is a fantastic option for people trying to eat a healthy meal because it is low in calories (140 g) and fat (7 g). The peas used in this recipe also contain a good amount of protein and dietary fiber.
Let’s start the recipe with the no-cook instructions (mentioned below).
STATS
- Course: Lunch
- Cuisine: Southern American
- Diet: Weight Watchers, Gluten-free (check labels of mayo)
- Total Time: Forty-five minutes
- Preparation Time: Ten minutes
- Cooking Time: 5 minutes
- Chill Time: Half an hr
- Method: Raw
- Serving Size: About 3/4 cup of salad
EQUIPMENT
- Paper towel
- Small bowl
- 1 spoon
- Big bowl
- Serving a mini cute plate
INGREDIENTS
- Two cups of canned sweet peas
- Reduced-fat mayonnaise 1/3 cup
- Nonfat Greek yogurt 1 tbsp, plain
- One tsp of Dijon Mustard
- 1/3 cup of chopped red onion
- A dash of grounded black pepper
- Finely chopped celery, 1/3 cup
- One-third cup of shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
- Cooked and crumbled bacon, two slices
- Salt, add to taste
INSTRUCTIONS
- Rinse the canned peas under running water.
- After that, pat dry with a paper towel to avoid extra moisture.
- Next, add Greek yogurt, Dijon Mustard, and mayonnaise to a small bowl.
- Now, stir with a spoon until smooth.
- Then, add reduced-fat cheddar cheese, chopped red onion, celery, and peas to a big bowl.
- Gently mix to combine all ingredients.
- Next, add crumbled bacon to the bowl.
- Season the salad with ground black pepper and a hint of salt.
- Again, toss all items and shift this bowl in the fridge for at least thirty mins to cool.
- The flavorful and hearty Weight Watchers Classic Southern Pea Salad is ready.
- Place the tempting pea salad on the cute mini plate and enjoy.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS
- Pair this pea salad with grilled lean (turkey) burgers.
- Serve it with tangy BBQ pulled pork or fish tacos.
- Lean grilled steak and oven-fried chicken tenders go well with this salad.
- Enjoy this salad with oven-baked turkey meatloaf and air-fried Pork tenderloin medallions.
TIPS
- Choose canned or frozen peas to make this salad.
- Incorporate (fresh and good-quality) herbs to make this salad more refreshing and tempting.
- Taste and add extra salt or pepper if necessary.
- Utilize light mayonnaise to cut down on fat and calories.
- Chop the items such as onions, celery, etc., to achieve the ideal presentation.
- Try this pea salad with different sorts of cheese, such as milder Colby or Monterey Jack.
STORAGE INFORMATION
Fridge:
- Save the pea salad in a box covered with a lid and refrigerate it for only 3 to 5 days.
Freezer:
- The pea salad can not be kept long in the freezer. Because the texture of the pea will be altered. Even the creamy dressing of the salad will be separated after freezing.
FAQs
For pea salad, do I have to cook frozen peas?
- Not usually. The chioled or ftzon beas afre pfre cooked. We just need to defrost them before preparing the salad. If we overcook the frozen peas, the texture will get mushy.
Can I prepare this pea salad with additional proteins?
- Yes, you can add lean protein sources such as canned tuna (drained) or chopped cooked chicken breast ( zero points) to make this salad more delicious.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION/SERVING
Total Calories 140 kcal
Carbohydrates 12 g
Total Fat 7 g
Sugar 4 g
Protein 8 g
Saturated fat 2 g
Dietary Fiber 4 g
Sodium 330 mg
Each serving of the Classic Southern Pea Salad has three Weight Watchers points.