Dublin Pea Salad
Ingredients:
Salad:
- ½ sweet onion, finely chopped
- 1 (12 oz) bag frozen peas, thawed (or substitute with lower-carb veggies like chopped green beans or zucchini, about 1.5 cups)
- 3 hard-boiled eggs, diced
- 5 sweet bell peppers, diced
- 1 ½ cup aged Irish cheese, shredded or diced
Dressing:
- ½ cup mayonnaise (sugar-free, keto-friendly)
- ¼ cup sugar-free pickle relish (or finely chopped dill pickles)
- 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- 2 teaspoons spicy mustard
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
Preparation:
- Prepare the Onion:
- In a small bowl, add the finely chopped onion and cover with about ½ cup of cold water. Allow the onions to soak while you prepare the other ingredients. This helps to reduce the sharpness of the onion.
- Combine Salad Ingredients:
- In a large bowl, combine the peas (or low-carb substitute), eggs, peppers, and cheese.
- Drain the soaked onions and add them to the bowl. Toss all the ingredients together until well combined.
- Prepare the Dressing:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sugar-free pickle relish, salt, spicy mustard, and dried thyme until smooth and fully combined.
- Mix the Salad:
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss until the salad is evenly coated with the dressing.
- Cover the salad and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
Nutritional Information (per serving, based on 8 servings):
- Calories: ~210 kcal
- Fat: ~18g
- Protein: ~7g
- Net Carbs: ~3g (assuming partial substitution of peas with green beans or zucchini)
Tips:
- Peas: Peas are higher in carbs, so replacing some or all of them with lower-carb veggies like green beans, zucchini, or even cucumbers can significantly reduce the carb count.
- Relish: Ensure you use a sugar-free pickle relish or make your own by finely chopping dill pickles to keep the recipe keto-friendly.
- Cheese: Choose aged cheeses like Irish cheddar or other hard cheeses that are lower in carbs and rich in flavor.