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Pea Salad

Simple Pea Salad is a delicious southern side dish that is filled with frozen peas, bacon, chopped red onions, and cheddar cheese.
Prep Time5 minutes
Chill Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken salad, peas, side dish
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

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days. 

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