English Pea Salad

Ingredients

• 15 oz can english peas
• 1–2 tbsp mayonnaise
• 1 hard-boiled egg with yolk

Steps

1. If desired, blanch or parboil the chopped onion in a small amount of water so that the onion flavor is not as strong.
2. Drain the onion.
3. Cool thoroughly.
4. Drain the English peas, and either discard the liquid or use for some other purpose.
5. Lightly rinse the peas in a colander.
6. Place in a suitable bowl.
7. Chop the egg into about ¼ inch (0.5 cm) pieces.
8. If desired, mash the diced hard-boiled egg yolk.
9. Mix it thoroughly with the mayonnaise.
10. Add the chopped egg, chopped onion, and mayonnaise to the peas.
11. Mix lightly until all the ingredients are well-distributed.
12. Add salt and ground pepper to taste.
13. Mix to distribute.
14. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
15. Serve cold, sprinkled lightly with parsley in the manner of a side dish, rather than as a separate course.
16. No additional dressings or condiments would ordinarily be served or expected.