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Green Pea Salad Recipe
Simple to make and super delicious, this retro creamy Pea Salad with bacon will be on repeat at your family gatherings potlucks and parties!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 272 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- ½ red onion
- 4 ounces cheddar cheese
- 8 lices Bacon
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Pinch pepper
- 24 ounces frozen peas about 4 cups
Instructions
Get prepped
- Dice the onion finely, cut the cheddar into pea sized cubes.
- Cook and crumble the bacon.
- Thaw the peas. To do this quickly, place them in a colander and run them under cold water. Drain well.
Cup of Yum
Make the dressing
- Whisk together the sour cream, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper.
- Taste for seasoning, and adjust if necessary.
Assemble
- Add the thawed peas, diced onion, most of the cubed cheese, and cooked bacon to a large bowl
- Pour the dressing over the top. Mix well.
Chill
- Cover and chill your salad for at least an hour to allow the flavors to blend.
- Stir well, then add the remaining cheese and bacon over the top as a garnish.
Notes
- You can add hard boiled eggs, diced celery, shredded or small diced carrots, or use a vinaigrette instead of a creamy dressing. Adding fresh herbs like dill or parsley can also change up the flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. You might need to add more dressing to your salad.
Nutrition Information
Calories
272kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
16g
(5%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
0.03g
Cholesterol
38mg
(13%)
Sodium
378mg
(16%)
Potassium
293mg
(8%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
895IU
(18%)
Vitamin C
35mg
(39%)
Calcium
139mg
(14%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 272
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 272kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 38mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 378mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 293mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 895IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 35mg | 39% |
| Calcium | 139mg | 14% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.