The Best Bacon Pea Salad
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The Best Bacon Pea Salad
Description
This pea salad features peas that have been thawed if frozen or boiled if fresh, mixed with crumbled cooked bacon, diced red onion, and cheddar cheese cubes or shredded cheese. The dressing is a creamy blend of mayonnaise, sour cream, granulated sugar, and white vinegar, seasoned with salt and black pepper. After combining the ingredients, the salad must be refrigerated for at least two hours to let the flavors meld and the texture become cohesive.
The salad balances the earthiness of peas and sharpness of cheddar with the smoky bite of bacon, while the creamy dressing provides a smooth, slightly tangy coating. The diced onion adds a gentle pungency that can be softened by soaking in salt water before mixing. This salad is typically served cold and is well suited for gatherings or as a hearty side dish.
Before serving, it can be garnished with additional bacon or cheese. Leftovers should be stored in the refrigerator and are best consumed within four days. Stirring the salad again before serving refreshes the texture and flavor distribution.
Ingredients
- 4 cups peas thawed, frozen
- 8 lices Bacon cooked and crumbled
- ½ cup cheddar cheese or cubed, 2 oz, shredded
- ¼ cup red onion or sweet white onion, more to taste, finely diced
Dressing
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons white vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- ¼ teaspoon salt more to taste
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, sugar, and white vinegar. Season with salt and black pepper.
- Add peas, bacon, onion, and cheese to the bowl and gently stir to coat.
- Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving. Season with additional salt & pepper to taste.
Notes
- Soak diced onion in salt water for 10 to 15 minutes to mellow its flavor before draining and adding.
- Frozen peas should be thawed under cold running water; fresh peas need boiling for 5-8 minutes and cooling completely before using.
- Whisk the dressing directly in the mixing bowl to reduce cleanup.
- Garnish with extra bacon and cheese for added texture and flavor as desired.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to four days and stir before serving to redistribute dressing.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 301 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 301 | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.04g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 37mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 331mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 336mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 965IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 39mg | 43% |
| Calcium | 114mg | 11% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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