Ham and Pea Salad

Making a main dish salad is a simple way of getting the family meal on the table in short order. Salads work great for lunch, dinner or tea as long as there is enough variety for the larger appetites that may be involved. This recipe is very easy to put together and the salad keeps well in the refrigerator for two to three days, so it can easily be prepared in advance. Serving bread and a variety of salads for a meal is a fun way of gathering together a group of friends and/or family for a casual time together. Blessings...

Recipe:

1 pkg. (12 ounces) frozen petite peas, thawed and drained on paper towels
1/2 cup cubed medium Cheddar cheese
1/4 cup onion, finely diced
1 cup cubed fully cooked ham
2 tablespoons light mayonnaise
2 tablespoons low-fat sour cream or plain low-fat yogurt
1/2 teaspoon regular yellow sandwich mustard
1/2 teaspoon milk
1/8 teaspoon shallot salt or onion salt

1. Combine first 4 ingredients in a serving bowl.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together dressing ingredients and stir into salad. Chill for about an hour and serve.

Yield: 3-3/4 cups
189 calories per 1 cup serving
3.5 gms. fiber