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Favorite Pea Salad

Peas are coated in a creamy dressing and tossed with bacon, red onions, and cheddar cheese. The result in what our family considers an absolutely indispensable side dish at family gatherings!

Prep Time
10 mins
Additional Time
4 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 215 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • For the dressing:
  • 1/2 cup full fat sour cream
  • 1/3 cup quality mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 2 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • FOR THE SALAD:
  • 24 ounces frozen peas (about 4 cups), thawed and thoroughly drained
  • 1/3 cup crumbled bacon (about 10 slices)
  • 1/3 cup diced red onion
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

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  1. Combine the dressing ingredients in a bowl.  Set aside.Place the drained peas in a large mixing bowl along with the red onions, bacon and cheddar cheese.  Stir to combine. Pour the dressing over the salad and stir to evenly coat.Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.  Add salt and pepper to taste.This salad can be prepared a day in advance and keeps for up to 3 days in the fridge.

Nutrition Information

Calories 215kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 15g (5%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 5g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Cholesterol 26mg (9%) Sodium 401mg (17%) Potassium 243mg (7%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 817IU (16%) Vitamin C 35mg (39%) Calcium 88mg (9%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 215

% Daily Value*

Calories 215kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 15g 5%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g 29%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 26mg 9%
Sodium 401mg 17%
Potassium 243mg 5%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 817IU 16%
Vitamin C 35mg 39%
Calcium 88mg 9%
Iron 1mg 6%

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