Description
Classic Pea Salad is a creamy, refreshing dish made with sweet peas, smoky bacon, cheddar cheese, and a tangy mayonnaise dressing. This quick and easy salad is perfect for BBQs, potlucks, or weeknight dinners. Ready in minutes, it’s a versatile, crowd-pleasing side dish that gets even better after chilling!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups frozen peas (thawed)
- ½ cup cheddar cheese, shredded or cubed
- ½ red onion, finely chopped
- ½ cup bacon, cooked and crumbled
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Peas: Place thawed peas in a large mixing bowl.
- Mix Salad Ingredients: Add chopped red onion, crumbled bacon, and cheddar cheese to the peas.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, sugar (if using), salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Combine and Toss: Pour the dressing over the salad mixture. Gently toss until everything is well-coated.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving. Serve chilled.
Notes
- For a lighter dressing, you can substitute half the mayonnaise with Greek yogurt.
- Add hard-boiled eggs or sunflower seeds for extra texture and flavor.
- This salad can be made a day in advance and stored in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Chill Time: 30 minutes (optional)
- Cook Time: N/A (bacon can be pre-cooked)
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 30mg