Easy Pea Salad
This easy pea salad is a classic creamy green pea salad made with simple ingredients. Perfect for potlucks, holidays, and make-ahead meals!
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 373kcal
Equipment
- 1 Colander
- 1 Large bowl
Ingredients
- 16 ounces frozen peas
- 1/4 pound bacon, cooked and finely chopped
- 4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, cubed
- 1/2 small red onion, diced
Dressing:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 Tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Remove the peas from freezer and place in a colander and allow to slightly thaw while preparing the dressing.16 ounces frozen peas
- In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, sugar, vinegar, salt, and black pepper.1/2 cup sour cream, 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1 Tablespoon granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Add the peas, bacon, cheddar cheese, and red onion and stir to combine.4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, cubed, 1/4 pound bacon, cooked and finely chopped, 1/2 small red onion, diced
- Once mixed, add the pea salad to the fridge and chill for 1-3 hours before serving.
Notes
- Drain peas thoroughly. Sometimes they can be very icy and you don't want all that water in your salad!
- Chill at least 1 hour. This salad gets better as it sits and the flavors meld.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 373kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 51mg | Sodium: 707mg | Potassium: 160mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1484IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 171mg | Iron: 1mg