Looking for a quick side dish that won’t take up oven or stovetop space? You’ve come to the right place. Vibrant colors and an exciting combination of textures make this Curried Pea Salad a most excellent ‘change-of-pace’ addition to any meal, Thanksgiving included (curry in a hurry??!!)! Happy Thanksgiving to one and all from ITS!!

Curried Pea Salad with Smoked Almonds

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb frozen peas
  • 1/2 cup chopped green onions
  • 6 oz smoked almonds, chopped
  • 1-8 oz can sliced water chestnuts
  • 2/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tsp yellow curry powder
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  1. Thaw peas in the sink a colander under hot running water. Make sure that you drain peas as much as possible.
  2. Combine peas, green onions, almonds and water chestnuts in a large bowl. Combine mayo and curry powder in another small bowl. Gently stir curry mayo mixture into pea mixture. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

*Adapted from Simply Recipes.

 

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