Classic Pea Salad
A cool-and-creamy side dish featuring sweet green peas, crunchy bacon, and tangy cheddar cheese.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 250kcal
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Colander
- Frying Pan
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 4 cups Frozen peas, thawed Rinse under cool water until no longer icy.
- 8 slices Bacon, crumbled Fry until crispy and drain on paper towels.
- 1 Red onion, diced
- 1 cup Cheddar cheese, cubed
- 1/2 cup Sour cream
- 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Sugar
- 1 tablespoon Vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
- Thaw the peas by pouring them into a colander and rinsing under cool water until no longer icy. Drain well and pat dry.
- Fry the bacon until crispy. Drain on paper towels and crumble once cooled.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine thawed peas, crumbled bacon, diced red onion, and cubed cheddar cheese.
- In a smaller bowl, whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, sugar, vinegar, and salt until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the pea mixture and gently stir until fully coated.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to develop and salad to chill.
- Just before serving, give it a final toss and sprinkle with extra bacon or cheddar if desired.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute Greek yogurt for some or all of the mayo. Let it rest in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to fully absorb the dressing.
Nutrition
Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 150mg | Iron: 1mg