CURRIED PEA SALAD 
1/2 c. soft tofu or mayonnaise
1/2 c. yogurt or lite sour cream
1 tsp. curry powder or to taste
1/4 tsp. mace (or to taste, opt.)
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. sugar
2 lb. frozen green peas, thawed & drained
1/2 to 3/4 c. peanuts, chopped or 1 sm. can water chestnuts, drained & chopped
1 med.-sm. onion, chopped fine

1. Remove frozen peas from freezer, place in colander to thaw.

2. Mix tofu or mayonnaise with yogurt or sour cream. Add spices and sugar; blend well. Cover and return to refrigerator for 15 minutes or more, for flavors to blend. (Can be mixed the day before.)

3. Add peanuts and chopped onion to the dressing; fold in the peas. Refrigerate 1 hour or more, for flavors to blend. Taste and adjust seasonings. A good salad to make the day ahead. Flavors mellow.

 

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