Pea Salad

This easy Pea Salad recipe is a classic side dish that everyone loves! Filled with peas, cheese, onions, bacon, and then covered in a light dressing, this salad is perfect for pot lucks, backyard bbq’s, or even for holidays!

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

Total Time 25

Servings servings

Calories 224kcal

Author Deborah Harroun

Ingredients

8 slices bacon
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
18 oz frozen peas about 4 cups, thawed
1/3 cup sliced red onion
4 oz cubed cheddar cheese
salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Dice the bacon, then add to a skillet over medium heat. Cook until crisp, then remove to a paper towel lined plate to drain. (Alternately, you can cook or bake the bacon whole and then chop it once it is cooked.)
8 slices bacon
In a large bowl, whisk together the sour cream, mayonnaise, and apple cider vinegar.
1/2 cup sour cream, 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Add the peas, red onion, cheddar cheese, and cooked bacon to the bowl. Stir to combine.
18 oz frozen peas, 1/3 cup sliced red onion, 4 oz cubed cheddar cheese
Taste and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Serve cold.
salt and pepper

Notes

If making ahead of time, you may need to add in a little extra sour cream or mayonnaise just before serving.

Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should be used as a general guide.

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