- 1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 clove garlic, smashed
- 1 teaspoon white sugar
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise (optional)
- Place frozen peas in a colander; rinse under hot water to thaw. Drain.
- Mix peas, carrots, water chestnuts, and green onions together in a bowl.
- Whisk vegetable oil, red wine vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, sugar, paprika, and dry mustard together in a separate bowl; pour over pea mixture. Marinate salad for at least 1 hour.
- Stir mayonnaise into salad just before serving.