For these qualities, many people love it and gladly use it not just as a side dish for lunch or dinner but as one of the main ingredients in vitamin-rich salads. Recipes for pea salads are unique and varied. Just about every home cook probably has their own recipe for a dish like this. The thing is, green peas are versatile and pair easily with a huge number of foods.
The five most commonly used ingredients in recipes:
| Product | Calories per 100g | Protein g per 100g | Fats g per 100g | Carbohydrates g per 100g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green peas | 55 | 3.6 | 0.1 | 9.8 |
| Eggs | 157 | 12.7 | 10.9 | 0.7 |
| Potatoes | 80 | 2 | 0.4 | 18.1 |
| Carrots | 33 | 1.3 | 0.1 | 6.9 |
| Cucumbers | 15 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 2.6 |
These include any meat (pork, beef, lamb, poultry), river and sea fish, seafood (shrimp, squid, mussels), various vegetables (cucumbers, onion, potatoes, beets, carrots), fresh, fried, or pickled mushrooms of all kinds, eggs, ham, and so on. For dressing such culinary masterpieces, you can use anything your heart desires: from sunflower oil and lemon juice to sour cream, plain yogurt, and mayonnaise. Peas take easily to any combination, and salads like these not only come together fast but also look colorful, pretty, and appetizing. Guests and family will give this original, hearty dish its due.