Pea Salad with Red Onions and Cheese (Halal Version)
A vibrant, crunchy pea salad with red onions, tangy cheeses, and a creamy mayo base. A halal-friendly twist replaces bacon with sunflower seeds for added texture and flavor.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 391kcal
Ingredients
- 16 oz frozen peas, thawed and drained
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup sunflower seeds
- 1 cup real mayonnaise
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Thaw frozen peas and drain excess water.
- Finely dice red onion.
- In a large bowl, combine peas, red onion, cheddar, mozzarella, and sunflower seeds.
- Add mayonnaise. Mix thoroughly to coat all ingredients.
- Season with salt and pepper. Stir to evenly distribute seasonings.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Stir before serving.
Notes
Sunflower seeds replace bacon for a halal-friendly option.
Mayonnaise quantity can be adjusted to taste.
Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days in the refrigerator.
Mayonnaise quantity can be adjusted to taste.
Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days in the refrigerator.