Green Pea Salad with Bacon
This easy, tangy pea salad is always a hit at holidays and cookouts. Peas, bacon, and cheddar are tossed with a creamy dressing to make this delicious side.
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 154kcal
Ingredients
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 10- ounce bags of frozen peas about 4-6 cups - thawed halfway
- 1 cup cooked bacon chopped
- 1 cup cheddar cheese cubed
- ½ cup red onion finely chopped
- fresh parsley optional, for garnish
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together ¼ cup mayonnaise, ¼ cup sour cream, 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, 1 tablespoon sugar, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper until well combined.
- Add 2 10- ounce bags of frozen peas, 1 cup cooked bacon, 1 cup cheddar cheese, and ½ cup red onion and toss in the prepared dressing until well combined.
- Top with fresh parsley if desired and serve salad chilled.
Notes
- Make this recipe dairy-free by substituting the mayo, sour cream, and cheese with your favorite dairy alternative.
- Fun add-ins for this salad include: hard boiled eggs, fresh herbs, a pinch of paprika or cayenne for some spice!
Nutrition
Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 154kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 350mg | Potassium: 142mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 348IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 82mg | Iron: 1mg
