English Pea Salad -Method of cooking

English Pea Salad method of Preparation

Ingredients
2 cups fresh English peas, cooked just until tender set aside to cool2 tart early summer apples(Red June preferred), peeled, cored and chopped
1/4 cup pimiento (2-oz. jar), finely sliced
1/4 cup celery, finely chopped, light colored stalks preferred
1 small sweet pickle, finely chopped
1/3 cup nutmeats (walnuts preferred), finely chopped
1/2 cup mayonnaise2 Tbsp. lemon juice, strained
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 tsp. salt

Method
In a large bowl put peas, apples, pimiento, celery, pickle and nutmeats, do not stir. Add mayonnaise, lemon juice, sugar and salt. With two forks, toss gently together until ingredients are mixed and coated with dressing. Serve on a bed of shredded lettuce.