Bacon Pea Salad
A creamy and flavorful Bacon Pea Salad loaded with sweet green peas, crispy bacon, cheddar cheese, and red onion tossed in a tangy homemade dressing. Perfect for potlucks, BBQs, holidays, and family dinners.
Ingredients
Salad
- 4 cups frozen peas thawed and drained
- 10 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded or cubed
- ½ cup red onion finely diced
Dressing
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the bacon until crispy. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and allow to cool. Crumble into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- Add the thawed peas, crumbled bacon, cheddar cheese, and diced red onion to the bowl.
- Gently stir until all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
- Stir gently before serving and garnish with additional bacon and cheddar cheese if desired.
Notes
- Pat thawed peas dry before mixing to prevent excess moisture.
- Sharp cheddar provides the best flavor.
- This salad tastes even better after chilling for several hours.
- Reserve some bacon for garnish just before serving.
- Do not freeze, as the dressing may separate.
Nutrition
Calories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 10gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 520mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 650IUCalcium: 180mg
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