MINTED GREEN - PEA SALAD 
1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen peas or 1 1/2 lbs. fresh shelled
3 tbsp. mayonnaise
1 tsp. lemon juice
1/2 tsp. sugar
1/4 tsp. dried or 1 tsp. chopped fresh mint or to taste
1/8 tsp. salt
1/2 c. chopped celery
Boston lettuce
Lemon slices and mint leaves to garnish

Thaw peas in colander under hot water. Set aside to drain. (If using fresh, cook until barely tender; drain.) In large bowl, blend mayonnaise, lemon juice, sugar, mint, and salt. Stir in celery and peas. Line platter with lettuce leaves; spoon mixture on top and garnish with lemon and mint. Chill.

 

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