Pea Salad
This Classic Creamy Pea Salad with Bacon is a delicious combination of sweet peas, bacon, cheddar cheese, red onion and a simple, zesty dressing. This simple side dish is perfect for the summer months and is a welcome addition to potlucks, cookouts, BBQs, and baby showers! Perfect for small or large gatherings, this easy side salad can be pulled together in just minutes and can also be made up to three days in advance.
Servings 8
Calories 291kcal
Ingredients
- 16 ounces frozen petite peas
- 4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese cubed
- 1/2 small red onion diced
- 1/4 pound bacon cooked and finely chopped
Dressing
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Remove peas from freezer and place in a colander and allow to slightly thaw while preparing the dressing.
- In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, sugar, apple cider vinegar, salt, and black pepper.
- Add the peas, bacon, cheddar cheese, and red onion and fold/stir to combine.
- Chill the salad for at least one hour before serving. The salad can be made up to 3 days in advance.
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Nutrition
Calories: 291kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 38mg | Sodium: 430mg | Potassium: 201mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 674IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 132mg | Iron: 1mg