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Classic Homemade Pea Salad with Bacon
A perfect balance of sweet peas, savory bacon, and creamy cheese in a smoky mayonnaise dressing. This versatile salad shines at potlucks year-round.
Prep Time
14 mins
Cook Time
14 mins
Total Time
24 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 301 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 24 ounces frozen peas
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 1/2 cup diced American cheese
- 1/2 cup cooked and diced bacon
Instructions
- Place mayonnaise, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika in a large bowl. Stir until well combined.
- Add frozen peas, red onion, cheese, and bacon. Stir to combine.
- Transfer the salad to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving. Pea salad is best when refrigerated overnight before being served.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
301kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
24g
(37%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
21mg
(7%)
Sodium
485mg
(20%)
Potassium
231mg
(7%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
815IU
(16%)
Vitamin C
34.4mg
(38%)
Calcium
115mg
(12%)
Iron
1.4mg
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 301
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 301kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 21mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 485mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 231mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 815IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 34.4mg | 38% |
| Calcium | 115mg | 12% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.