Green Pea Salad Recipe

A wooden spoon scoops a creamy pea salad with diced cheese, red onions, and bacon pieces from a bowl, showcasing the delightful freshness of this simple recipe.

Green Pea Salad Recipe

Simple to make and super delicious, this retro creamy Pea Salad with bacon will be on repeat at your family gatherings potlucks and parties!

Course Salad

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 1

Total Time 1 10

Servings

Calories 272kcal

Author Kylee Ayotte

Ingredients

½ red onion
4 ounces cheddar cheese
8 slices bacon
24 ounces frozen peas about 4 cups
½ cup sour cream
¼ cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon white sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
Pinch pepper

Instructions

Get prepped

Dice the ½ red onion finely, cut the 4 ounces cheddar cheese into pea sized cubes.
Cook and crumble the 8 slices bacon.
Thaw the 24 ounces frozen peas. To do this quickly, place them in a colander and run them under cold water. Drain well.

Make the dressing

Whisk together ½ cup sour cream, ¼ cup mayonnaise, 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar, 1 tablespoon white sugar, ¼ teaspoon salt and Pinch pepper.
Taste for seasoning, and adjust if necessary.

Assemble

Add the thawed peas, diced onion, most of the cubed cheese, and cooked bacon to a large bowl
Pour the dressing over the top. Mix well.

Chill

Cover and chill your salad for at least an hour to allow the flavors to blend.
Stir well, then add the remaining cheese and bacon over the top as a garnish.

Notes

Variations

You can add hard boiled eggs, diced celery, shredded or small diced carrots, or use a vinaigrette instead of a creamy dressing. Adding fresh herbs like dill or parsley can also change up the flavor.

Storage

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. You might need to add more dressing to your salad.

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