Classic Pea Salad
Sweet peas, bacon, cheese, and onion, tossed in a vibrant creamy dressing, this sweet and savory salad recipe is a fantastic choice for cookouts, potlucks, and holiday buffets.
Servings: 6
Calories: 213kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 32 oz bag green peas, thawed
- ½ cup red onion chopped
- ¾ cup sharp cheddar cheese - cubed
- ¾ cup bacon - crumbled (about 5 slices, cooked)
- ¼ cup mayonnaise - NOT salad dressing
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 1 tablspoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- To a medium size bowl, add mayonnaise, sour cream, vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper. Whisk together. Add peas, bacon, cheese and onion. Gently toss together. Cover and chill in refrigerator 3 to 5 hours.
- Remove from fridge, toss, adjust seasoning if necessary and serve.
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Notes
Storage
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Green Pea Salad will stay fresh for up to 3-4 days when stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Just give it a good stir before serving to mix in the dressing that will have settled in the bottom of the container.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 213kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 38mg | Sodium: 586mg | Potassium: 117mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 215IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 116mg | Iron: 0.2mg