Ingredients:
2 cups of cooked peas
½ cup diced American cheese
2 Tbsp onion, finely minced
1 tsp diced pimento (optional garnish)
Salt, to taste

Dressing:
½ cup salad dressing
1 to 2 teaspoons prepared mustard, to taste

Directions:
1. Combine the peas, cheese, onion and salt
2. Adjust seasoning, as desired
3. Toss together with dressing
4. Garnish with optional pimento, if desired
5. Refrigerate until time to serve

I have had this recipe since my Junior High School days. We made this in Home Economics class at Stowell School, Hannibal, Missouri, when I was in the seventh grade. My mother, Pauline Tate, used to make this salad a lot. It was one of her favorites. I still make it for Larry, occasionally, and he always enjoys it. Notice that the original recipe, below, calls for 1 tablespoon of mustard, but we have found that we prefer less, but more onion, so experiment to see what suits your taste buds.

Lea’s Recipe from Seventh Grade: