• 2 cans English peas, drained
• 4 stalks celery, diced finely
• 1/2 white onion, grated
• 1/4 C. sweet pickle relish, drained
• 4 dill pickles, grated
• 1/2 medium green pepper, finely diced
• 1 1/4 C. finely diced Colby cheese
• 1 scant cup mayo
• salt and lemon pepper to taste.

1. Mix all ingredients and chill thoroughly. This salad is best if chilled overnight. This salad holds up well and has a great flavor. I've been told this is the best pea salad ever.

I found a recipe years ago and altered somewhat until I came up with a pea salad that is always a hit. Grating the pickles for this recipe allows me to rationalize purchasing my microplane grater