With more sunshine on the horizon, it's time to break out the warm weather foodie ideas. Enter this delicious Pea Salad and fun Grilled Sausage Charcuterie Board to kick things off in the right way.

up close view of pea salad with creamy dressing, cheddar cheese chunks, onion slivers and chopped bacon

I'm excited to show you how to put this feel-good summer platter together using some of the participating clean eating items, including Chosen Foods Mayo and Aidells Sausage, in their Cajun Style Andouille variety.

grilled sausage charcuterie board with pea salad, grilled sausages served in buns, chips, watermelon slices and pickles

CLASSIC PEA SALAD RECIPE

First, I'll walk you through how I made a veggie-based cold side dish using Chosen Foods Mayo. Enter this vibrant classic pea salad recipe that we will pair with grilled Aidells Cajun Style Andouille served on buns with loads of topping options that I will list out.

There's just something so fun about a tray loaded up with delicious eats for the whole family. Such a simple idea to create delish memories with.

Is your mouth watering with possibility? I'm ready to make this all over again to celebrate the weekend ahead.

PEA SALAD INGREDIENT LIST

With a handful of simple ingredients, it's easy to whip up the perfect cold side dish. Here are the ingredients used to make this.

Frozen Peas
Cheddar Cheese
Chopped Bacon Bits
Red Onion
Chosen Foods Mayo
Sour Cream
Apple Cider Vinegar
Dried Dill
Sea Salt & Pepper

up close view of spoonful of classic summer pea salad with cheese chunk, slivered onions and bacon bits.

It's so simple to make this feel-good side salad, it will quickly become a favorite. Be sure to print the recipe below for exact measurements and instructions.

GRILLED SAUSAGE TOPPING IDEAS

For a delicious kick, I grilled up Aidells Cajun Style Andouille to serve on thick hot dog buns. I came up with three topping pairings that are both simple and tasty for warm weather.

Here are some though-starters:

Sauerkraut + Dijon Mustard
Red Onions, Cilantro + Jalapeños.
Roasted Corn + Sliced Roma Tomatoes

up close view of grilled cajun sausage topped with chopped onions, jalapeño slices and cilantro

The result is fresh and tasty. You can choose to add toppings in advance or set up toppings like a bar so that everyone can pick and choose their own flavor combos.

Don't forget to pick up extra grilled sausage charcuterie board fixings while you're shopping at Publix.

pea salad with bacon, cheese chunks and slivered onions served in a white bowl with floral napkin and serving spoon nearby

Sliced watermelon, pickle spears, and potato chips make for the perfect add-ons.

Classic Pea Salad

Name: Classic Pea Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 32 Ounces Frozen Peas, warmed; 8 Ounces Cheddar, cubed; 3 Ounces Real Bacon Bits; 1 Red Onion, slivered; ⅓ cup Chosen Foods Mayo; ⅓ Cup Sour Cream; 1 Tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar; 1 Teaspoon Dried Dill; 1.5 Teaspoons Fine Sea Salt; 1 Teaspoon Pepper

Yield: 6-8

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Classic Pea Salad for summer. Creamy peas with cheddar cheese chunks, bacon and red onions.

Ingredients

32 Ounces Frozen Peas, warmed
8 Ounces Cheddar, cubed
3 Ounces Real Bacon Bits
1 Red Onion, slivered
⅓ cup Chosen Foods Mayo
⅓ Cup Sour Cream
1 Tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar
1 Teaspoon Dried Dill
1.5 Teaspoons Fine Sea Salt
1 Teaspoon Pepper

Instructions

Combine all of the ingredients in a large mixing bowl until everything is combined.
Serve immediately or store in covered container in refrigerator.

Notes

You can swap cubed cheese for shredded.
Do not over warm the peas. You want them to still be chilled.
This salad will keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Three cheers for feeling our best and enjoying warm weather fun!

How To Make Classic Pea Salad