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Close-up of creamy pea salad in a bowl topped with chopped bacon and mixed with cheddar cheese and red onion.

Pea Salad Recipe

A creamy cold pea salad made with sweet peas, mayonnaise, sour cream, bacon, shredded cheese, red onion, and simple seasoning. A quick make-ahead side dish for potlucks, BBQs, holidays, and family dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
rest time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 318
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Creamy Dressing
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/8 teaspoon seasoned salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • Salad
  • 1 16 oz bag frozen peas, thawed
  • 1/4 cup diced red onion
  • 6 pieces bacon cooked and chopped
  • 1 cup shredded cheese

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Small bowl
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • Skillet
  • Paper towels
  • Rubber spatula or large spoon
  • Serving bowl

Method
 

  1. Thaw the frozen peas and drain off any extra moisture. Pat dry if needed.
  2. Cook the bacon until crisp, then let it cool and chop it into small pieces.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, add the mayonnaise, sour cream, sugar, seasoned salt, and black pepper.
  4. Stir until the dressing is smooth and creamy.
  5. Add the thawed peas to the bowl.
  6. Add the diced red onion, chopped bacon, and shredded cheese.
  7. Gently fold everything together until evenly coated in the dressing.
  8. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
  9. Stir gently before serving and garnish with extra chopped bacon if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 318kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 10gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 34mgSodium: 430mgPotassium: 230mgFiber: 4gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 780IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 155mgIron: 1.5mg

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Notes

  • Thaw and drain the peas well so the dressing does not become watery.
  • Cook the bacon until crisp for the best texture.
  • Cook the bacon until crisp for the best texture.
  • Freshly shredded cheese gives the best texture, but bagged shredded cheese works too.
  • For a lighter dressing, replace half of the mayonnaise with plain Greek yogurt.
  • Keep the salad chilled until serving.

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