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The Best Bacon Pea Salad
Bacon Pea salad is a creamy, flavorful side made with sweet baby peas, cheddar cheese, bacon, and red onion.
Prep Time
20 mins
Additional Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 20 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 301 kcal
Course:
Salad , Lunch
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 cups frozen peas thawed
- 8 lices Bacon cooked and crumbled
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese or cubed, 2 oz
- ¼ cup finely diced red onion or sweet white onion, more to taste
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.
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Notes
- Onion: To soften the flavor of the onion, diced it and let it soak in salt water for 10 to 15 minutes. Drain well before using.
- Peas: Frozen peas do not need cooking. Thaw them quickly by placing them in a colander and running cold water over them.
- To make pea salad with fresh garden peas, shell them and boil them for 5-8 minutes or until tender. Drain well and cool completely.
- To save on cleanup, whisk the dressing in the same bowl that you'll be mixing the salad in.
- Garnish with additional bacon and cheese if desired.
- Leftover salad can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days. Stir before serving.
Nutrition Information
Calories
301
(15%)
Carbohydrates
18g
(6%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
7g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
0.04g
Cholesterol
37mg
(12%)
Sodium
331mg
(14%)
Potassium
336mg
(10%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
965IU
(19%)
Vitamin C
39mg
(43%)
Calcium
114mg
(11%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 301
% 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.