Description
A simple and delightful salad featuring sweet peas, creamy dressing, and crispy bacon, perfect for gatherings and summer picnics.
Ingredients
Scale
- ¾ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 13 oz – 16 oz frozen peas (thawed, drained)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup purple/red onion (chopped)
- ¼ cup real bacon bits
Instructions
- Thaw the peas in a colander by running cold water over them or allow them to thaw slightly while you prepare the ingredients.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Mix the remaining ingredients well in a large bowl, incorporating the thawed peas, cheddar cheese, onions, and bacon bits.
- Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
For extra crunch, consider adding freshly chopped bell peppers or celery. Let the salad chill for at least an hour for best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: pea salad, easy salad, summer salad, picnic dish
