Description
This pea salad is a simple and flavorful side dish, perfect for gatherings and holidays. It combines sweet peas with a creamy dressing and crisp mix-ins.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 ounces frozen peas, thawed
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, cubed
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the thawed peas, red onion, cheddar cheese, and crumbled bacon.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, white vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the pea mixture and stir gently to combine.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled.
Notes
- For a sweeter flavor, add a pinch of sugar to the dressing.
- If you don’t have sour cream, you can use plain Greek yogurt as a substitute.
- Add chopped hard-boiled eggs for extra protein.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 40mg