Creamy Bacon Pea Salad
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Creamy Bacon Pea Salad
Description
This Creamy Bacon Pea Salad brings together frozen peas rinsed and drained with shredded sharp cheddar cheese, chopped red onion, and crispy bacon pieces in a bowl. A mayonnaise dressing seasoned with kosher salt and black pepper binds the ingredients. The salad is gently stirred together until combined and chilled in the refrigerator for at least one hour. The chill allows flavors to marry and pea texture to soften slightly while maintaining a fresh bite.
The salad features varied textures—tender peas, crunchy onion, dense cheese, and crisp bacon—with a creamy, lightly seasoned dressing. The bacon adds a savory depth and contrast to the sweet peas and sharp cheese. It's a dish that can complement grilled foods or be served as a simple side.
Because it is served chilled and relies on frozen peas for ease, this salad works well as a make-ahead option. The ingredients do not require cooking beyond crisping the bacon, making it approachable for a quick assembly. The balance of flavors and firm textures helps it hold up after refrigeration without becoming soggy.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds peas frozen
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded sharp
- 1/2 cup red onion chopped
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 pound Bacon cooked crisp and chopped
Instructions
- Rinse the frozen peas in a colander and let drain for a few seconds while you make the rest of the salad.
- Into a large bowl add the cheese, red onion, mayonnaise, Kosher salt, black pepper and bacon.
- Top with the peas and stir together until fully combined.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 386 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 386kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 32g | 49% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 42mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 528mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 281mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 700IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 30.8mg | 34% |
| Calcium | 92mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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