Servings
Font
Back
0 from 21 votes

Creamy Pea Salad with Bacon

Creamy Pea Salad with Bacon is always a favorite side dish at barbecues or potlucks. The creamy dressing and crunchy, crispy bacon are so good!

Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 257 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Salad
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds frozen peas (about 4 cups)
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sour cream (or Greek Yogurt)
  • 1 Tablespoon white vinegar
  • kosher salt to taste
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • 10 slices Bacon cooked and chopped (or crumbled)
  • 8 ounces cheddar cheese cubed

Instructions

    Cup of Yum
  1. Place frozen peas in a colander and rinse with cold water to thaw. It doesn't need to thaw completely. Just enough so the peas aren't sticking together. Place peas in a large bowl and set aside. 
  2. Combine mayonnaise, sour cream, vinegar, salt and pepper in a small bowl. 
  3. Add mixture to peas and gently stir with a rubber spatula until well combined. 
  4. Gently stir in the crumbled bacon and cheese until combined. 
  5. Add more salt and pepper, to taste, if needed. 
  6. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. 

Notes

  • To make this pea salad a bit more healthy, you can substitute Greek Yogurt for the mayo in the sauce.
  • If you like the flavor of Miracle Whip instead, swap that for the mayo too.
  • Another sauce option is to use Ranch dressing or Italian dressing. It won't be as creamy but it's really delicious!

Nutrition Information

Calories 257kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 12g (4%) Protein 11g (22%) Fat 19g (29%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Cholesterol 37mg (12%) Sodium 278mg (12%) Potassium 246mg (7%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 805IU (16%) Vitamin C 30.3mg (34%) Calcium 162mg (16%) Iron 1.3mg (7%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 257

% Daily Value*

Calories 257kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 12g 4%
Protein 11g 22%
Fat 19g 29%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 37mg 12%
Sodium 278mg 12%
Potassium 246mg 5%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 805IU 16%
Vitamin C 30.3mg 34%
Calcium 162mg 16%
Iron 1.3mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.