Description
A classic and flavorful pea salad recipe featuring sweet green peas, crispy bacon, cheddar cheese, and a creamy dressing. Perfect as a side dish for any occasion, especially during the summer months.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups frozen green peas, thawed and drained
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
Dressing:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix peas, bacon, cheddar cheese, and red onion.
- Make Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, vinegar, and sugar.
- Combine & Chill: Pour dressing over pea mixture, stir gently, season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Serve: Serve chilled.
Notes
- You can substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream for a lighter option.
- Add diced hard-boiled eggs or chopped celery for extra texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
