Recipe for Pea Salad
Pea salad is so easy and full of flavors and textures which is what makes it such a popular dish at any summer cookout or gathering.
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 378kcal
Ingredients
- 4 Cups Frozen Peas
- 8 Slices Bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 8 Oz Mild Cheddar, cubed
- ½ Red Onion-diced
- ½ Cup Sour Cream
- ½ Cup Mayonnaise
- 1 Tbsp. Apple Cider Vinegar
- 1 tsp. Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 tablespoon Fresh Parsley, finely chopped
- 1 Tbsp. Sugar
- ¼ tsp. Kosher Salt
- ¼ tsp. Black Pepper
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl stir together the peas, bacon, onion, and cheese.
- In a separate mixing bowl, whisk the remaining ingredients.
- Pour the dressing over the pea mixture, stirring to fully cover the peas.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until the peas have completely thawed.
- Serve and enjoy!
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Notes
- Frozen peas save you time during the preparation of this salad, but it's essentially to preserve the textural integrity of the peas themselves. If they are cooked or thawed ahead of time, they will become mushy in your salad. Make the salad with the frozen peas ahead of time and allow them to thaw in the refrigerator. Just be sure to stir them a couple of times throughout the day.
- If you're looking for a quick and easy way to cook the bacon, I recommend using a Blackstone griddle if you want to make a lot of bacon. If you want to make it as fast as possible, place the bacon strips in an air fryer for about 5 minutes at 400°f, flipping halfway through.
- I prefer using mild cheddar. The flavor still stands out but doesn't overpower the other ingredients. However, you can experiment with sharp cheddar or maybe even a smoked gouda. I do recommend cubing a block as opposed to using shredded cheese.
Nutrition
Calories: 378kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 53mg | Sodium: 652mg | Potassium: 213mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1868IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 197mg | Iron: 2mg