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A bowl of creamy pea salad with cheddar cheese, bacon, and red onion.
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5 from 1 vote

Bacon Pea Salad

Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: bacon pea salad, salad
Servings: 12
Calories: 206kcal

Equipment

  • Large Mixing Bowl

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds frozen peas (thawed)
  • 1/2 cup diced red onion
  • 1 cup cubed cheddar cheese
  • 8 slices bacon (cooked)

For the Creamy Dressing:

  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 TBS apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp granulated sugar (to taste)
  • 1/2 tsp salt (to taste)
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper (to taste)

Instructions

  • Rinse the peas off in cold water and let them thaw. Blot them dry with paper towels.
  • Crumble up, and cut the bacon into small pieces.
  • Add the peas, red onion, cheddar cheese, and bacon to a large bowl.

For the Creamy Dressing:

  • In another small bowl add the sour cream, mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper and stir them all together until combined.
  • Pour the dressing over the top of the pea mixture and toss it all together to evenly coat.
  • Cover the salad and place it in the fridge for 2 to 3 hours to let the flavors meddle.
  • Toss the salad again when ready to serve and enjoy.

Nutrition

Calories: 206kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 291mg | Potassium: 239mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 711IU | Vitamin C: 31mg | Calcium: 93mg | Iron: 1mg