Crunchy Corn and Pea Salad Recipe

Crunchy Corn and Pea Salad Recipe

  • Salad:
  • 1 (16 ounce) package Green Giant Select® LeSueur® Frozen Baby Sweet Peas
  • 1 (11 ounce) can Green Giant® Super Sweet Yellow and White Corn, drained
  • 1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained, rinsed
  • 1 (4 ounce) jar diced pimento, drained
  • 1/3 cup thinly sliced green onions
  • 3 1/2 ounces hot pepper Monterey Jack cheese, diced
  • Dressing:
  • 1/3 cup light sour cream
  • 1/4 cup light mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • Garnish, if desired:
  • 4 leaves ornamental kale leaves or curly lettuce (optional)
  • 1 green onion (optional)
  • 1 small red bell pepper (optional)
  1. Cook peas until crisp-tender as directed on package. Drain; rinse with cold water to cool. In large bowl, combine peas and all remaining salad ingredients; mix well.
  2. In small bowl, combine all dressing ingredients; mix well. Add to salad; toss to mix. Refrigerate 1 hour or until chilled.
  3. Line individual salad plates or serving bowls with kale. Spoon salad onto kale. Garnish with green onion and bell pepper.