Classic Potluck Creamy Pea Salad with Bacon and Cheddar
You can make this easy pea salad with mayonnaise for picnics or potlucks. It is a satisfying, no cook side dish that brings simple joy.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 min
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 (15 ounce) package frozen sweet peas, thawed
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, cubed
- 1/2 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup celery, chopped
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the thawed peas, cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, red onion, and celery. Set aside.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, sugar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until the dressing is smooth and creamy.
- Pour the creamy dressing over the pea mixture. Gently fold all ingredients together until the peas and other additions are evenly coated.
- Cover the bowl and chill the creamy pea salad in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving. This allows the flavors to blend.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed before you serve this best creamy pea salad recipe.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, you can substitute sour cream for half of the mayonnaise in the dressing.
- If you want a crunchier texture, add 1/4 cup of sunflower seeds when mixing the salad.
- This salad tastes even better when made the day before, making it a great choice for easy entertaining.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 30
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 20
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 10
- Cholesterol: 50