Description
A classic pea salad featuring sweet peas, crispy bacon, and creamy dressing that evokes nostalgia and joy at family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups sweet peas (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup crispy bacon, chopped
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: chopped onions or bell peppers
Instructions
- Combine in a large bowl the sweet peas, chopped bacon, and shredded cheddar cheese.
- Mix in a separate small bowl the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the pea mixture and stir until well combined.
- Add in chopped onions or bell peppers for extra flavor if using.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 60 minutes before serving. Enjoy your Pea Salad as a refreshing side dish!
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute mayonnaise with Greek yogurt. Fresh ingredients yield the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg