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Pea Salad

Creamy Pea Salad with Bacon – Perfect for Potlucks!

This flavorful Pea Salad combines sweet peas, crunchy bacon, and creamy cheddar for a delightful dish that’s easy to make and perfect for gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups Frozen Peas Thawed
  • 8 slices Bacon Cooked and crumbled
  • 0.5 cups Cheddar Cheese Shredded or cubed
  • 0.25 cups Red Onion Finely diced
For the Dressing
  • 0.33 cups Mayonnaise
  • 0.5 cups Sour Cream
  • 1 tablespoon Granulated Sugar
  • 2 teaspoons Vinegar White or apple cider
  • 0.25 teaspoons Salt More to taste
  • 0.125 teaspoons Black Pepper

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk
  • Airtight Container

Method
 

Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, granulated sugar, and vinegar until smooth. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  2. Add thawed peas, crumbled bacon, diced red onion, and cheddar cheese to the dressing. Gently fold to combine without mashing the peas.
  3. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or transfer to an airtight container. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  4. Before serving, stir the salad gently and adjust seasoning if necessary. Optionally top with additional crumbled bacon before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 5gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For the freshest taste, prepare the salad a day in advance and enjoy it chilled. This salad can be stored for up to 4 days in the fridge.

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