Green Pea and Ham Couscous Salad
Miz Helen's Kitchen
Ingredients
3 cups cooked Pearl Couscous
2 cups chopped ham
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
1 cup red onion, chopped
3 cups American cheese, cubed into bite size
4 cups fresh or frozen green peas
The Dressing
1-1/2 cups mayonnaise or (Miracle Whip)
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
4 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Garnish With fresh mint
Directions
In a very large mixing bowl, mix together the couscous,ham,bell peppers,red onion,cheese cubes, and green peas.
Into a mixing pitcher mix together the mayonnaise, sour cream, cider vinegar, sugar, salt, pepper, basil, parsley, and cayenne pepper.
Pour the dressing over the couscous and ham mixture and mix well.
Garnish with fresh mint.
Refrigerate for at least 3 hours and it is better over night.
Recipe Tip:
Place your fresh or frozen peas at the bottom of a colander and drain the couscous on top of the peas. The hot couscous water and the hot couscous will thaw the peas or cook the fresh peas just enough. Then just stir together.
Enjoy!