Crunchy Pea and Water Chestnut Salad

Ingredients

• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas
• 1 cup shredded carrots
• 1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
• 2 green onions, sliced
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 clove garlic, smashed
• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise (optional)

Directions

Place frozen peas in a colander; rinse under hot water to thaw. Drain.

Mix peas, carrots, water chestnuts, and green onions together in a bowl.

Whisk vegetable oil, red wine vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, sugar, paprika, and dry mustard together in a separate bowl; pour over pea mixture. Marinate salad for at least 1 hour.

Stir mayonnaise into salad just before serving.