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This creamy pea salad<\/strong> has quickly become a spring salad that I make on repeat. It\u2019s incredibly simple, but layered with different textures and flavors that make each bite extremely satisfying. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Why You’ll Love This Pea Salad<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Wondering what to make with a bag of frozen peas?<\/strong> This green pea salad is your answer! It’s a distinctly American dish that rose to popularity after the 1950’s when packaged convenience food (like frozen peas, mayonnaise, and packaged cheese) went mainstream. Now, I’m not usually a fan of packaged food, but this classic Midwestern and Southern salad highlights simple, whole food ingredients, which I do love! I also love that it’s super simple<\/em> to make, it lasts for several days in the fridge, and it’s great for potlucks. Short story, it’s a great all-around spring salad for when the weather starts to warm, and you’d like something easy and economical to enjoy at gatherings and group events. Here are a few more reasons to love it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n