5.0 from 9 votes
Bacon and Onion Pea Salad
This classic pea salad is made with crisp tender sweet peas, crunchy red onion, salty bacon, creamy cheese cubes, and a sweet and tangy dressing.
Prep Time
20 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 160 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Dressing
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 Tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 - 1/2 tsp black pepper
Pea salad
- 20 oz frozen peas thawed halfway
- 1 cup crumbled cooked bacon
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese cubed
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- fresh parlsey for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Prepare
- Cook bacon in whichever manner you like. I like to bake mine at 350°F for about 20-30 minutes, or until crispy.
Cup of Yum
Make dressing
- In a large mixing bowl, add the mayonnaise, sour cream, sugar, vinegar, salt, and pepper. Whisk to combine well.
Assemble the salad
- To the bowl with the dressing, add partially thawed peas, crumbled bacon, cheese, and red onion. Stir well to combine.
Chill
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for about an hour for the best flavor (but it can be served right away).
Garnish and serve
- Stir well, garnish with fresh parley if desired, and served chilled.
Notes
- In place of apple cider vinegar, you can use white wine or red wine vinegar.
- 20 oz of frozen peas equates to around 4-5 cups.
- I've estimated this recipe serves around 12, but feel free to divide the recipe up into as many servings as you'd like.
Nutrition Information
Calories
160kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
28mg
(9%)
Sodium
475mg
(20%)
Potassium
146mg
(4%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
490IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
20mg
(22%)
Calcium
87mg
(9%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 160
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 160kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 28mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 475mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 146mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 490IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 20mg | 22% |
| Calcium | 87mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.