Pea Salad
User Reviews
5
Pea Salad
Description
Pea Salad combines tender green peas thawed from frozen with cooked, crispy bacon pieces, finely diced red onion, and sharp cheddar cheese cubes. The dressing blends sour cream and mayonnaise with sugar and vinegar to add both creaminess and a slight tang, balanced by salt and pepper.
After mixing the dressing and salad ingredients, letting it chill brings depth to the flavor and softens the sharpness of the onion and bacon. The salad is refreshing, with a mix of creamy and crunchy textures, and the sweet-sour dressing complements the smoky bacon effectively.
This salad pairs well with grilled meats or as part of a buffet. Leftovers keep for a few days refrigerated, but the bacon may lose its crispness over time. The dressing can be made ahead of time to save preparation effort on serving day.
When thawing peas, drain them well to avoid excess moisture diluting the dressing. The salad can be made hours or a day in advance, though bacon crispiness diminishes the longer it sits.
Ingredients
Dressing
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 Tablespoon granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoon white vinegar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper ground
Salad
- 4 cups green peas defrosted, frozen
- 8 lices Bacon cooked until crispy, chopped
- ½ red onion finely diced, small
- 6 ounces cheddar cheese cut into small cubes
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together dressing ingredients until combined.
- Add in peas, bacon, onion and cheese, gently stir to coat.
- Cover and refrigerate at least one hour before serving.
- Garnish with additional cubed cheese and crumbled bacon if desired.
Notes
- Thaw frozen peas overnight in the refrigerator or quickly under cool running water; drain well before use.
- You can prepare the dressing several days in advance for convenience.
- The salad can be assembled hours or a day ahead; however, bacon will lose some crispness if left in the dressing too long.
- Store leftovers for 2-3 days refrigerated and consume promptly.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 481 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 481kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 33g | 51% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 64mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 651mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 515mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 1631IU | 33% |
| Vitamin C | 64mg | 71% |
| Calcium | 270mg | 27% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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