Crunchy Pea and Water Chestnut Salad

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

¼ cup mayonnaise

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.