Description
This Family Favorite Spring Pea Salad is a refreshing celebration of springtime flavors! Combining sweet peas, crispy bacon, sharp cheddar cheese, and a creamy dressing, this easy-to-make salad is perfect as a side dish, light lunch, or potluck favorite. Enjoy the taste of spring in every bite!
Ingredients
- Fresh or Frozen Peas: 2 cups
- Bacon: 6 slices, cooked and crumbled
- Cheddar Cheese: 1 cup, diced
- Red Onion: 1/4 cup, finely diced
- Mayonnaise: 1/2 cup
- Sour Cream: 1/4 cup
- Dijon Mustard: 1 teaspoon
- Apple Cider Vinegar: 1 teaspoon
- Salt and Pepper: to taste
Instructions
- If using fresh peas, shell them. If using frozen peas, thaw them under cold water and drain well.
- Cook the bacon until crispy. Drain on paper towels and crumble.
- Dice the cheddar cheese and red onion into small, uniform pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine the peas, crumbled bacon, diced cheddar cheese, and red onion.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, and apple cider vinegar.
- Pour the dressing over the pea mixture and gently toss to coat.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
- For a lighter salad, substitute Greek yogurt for some of the mayonnaise.
- Add other vegetables such as diced celery or carrots for extra crunch.
- Fresh herbs like dill or mint can brighten the flavor.
- For added protein, include diced ham or hard-boiled eggs.
- Make ahead: This salad can be made a day in advance.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 285 Kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: pea salad, spring salad, bacon, cheddar, easy salad, side dish, potluck, creamy salad, fresh peas, family favorite