PrintClassic Creamy Pea Salad with Bacon and Cheddar
Make this classic, creamy pea salad quickly. It combines sweet peas, crispy bacon, sharp cheddar, and onion in a tangy dressing. This recipe is easy to prepare and perfect for potlucks or as a make-ahead side dish.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 5 min
- Total Time: 45 min
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 (16 ounce) package frozen sweet peas, thawed
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 6 slices bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Place the thawed peas, shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, and chopped red onion into a large mixing bowl.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, white vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper until the dressing is smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the pea mixture.
- Gently fold all ingredients together until the peas and mix-ins are evenly coated with the dressing.
- Cover the bowl and chill the pea salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to combine.
- Stir the salad again just before serving.
Notes
- You can prepare this salad up to one day ahead. Store it covered in the refrigerator.
- If you prefer a tangier flavor, increase the white vinegar by one teaspoon.
- For a different texture, substitute the red onion with green onions.
- This recipe is a great alternative to complex meal planning; it requires no cooking other than the bacon.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 26
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 16
- Trans Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 14
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 10
- Cholesterol: 55
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