Cold Pea Salad
Bright, refreshing, and packed with flavor, this Cold Pea Salad is the ultimate no-cook side dish for any gathering. Featuring tender, sweet peas combined with creamy mayonnaise and tangy sour cream, this salad is elevated by the bold crunch of red onion, smoky crumbled bacon, and sharp shredded cheddar cheese. A touch of apple cider vinegar and a sprinkle of sugar give the dressing its perfect sweet-and-tangy balance, while fresh parsley adds a pop of color and freshness. Ready in just 15 minutes and requiring zero cooking, this make-ahead salad is an easy crowd-pleaser, perfect for summer picnics, barbecues, or holiday dinners. The ideal mix of creamy, crunchy, and savory, it's a must-try dish that will have everyone coming back for seconds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups frozen peas
- 0.5 cups mayonnaise
- 0.25 cups sour cream
- 0.5 cups red onion
- 0.5 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- 0.5 cups crispy bacon, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Place 3 cups of frozen peas in a colander and rinse under cold water until thawed. Set aside to drain completely.
Dice red onion finely and measure out 0.5 cups. Crumble 0.5 cups of crispy cooked bacon.
In a large mixing bowl, combine 0.5 cups of mayonnaise, 0.25 cups of sour cream, 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, 1 teaspoon granulated sugar, 0.5 teaspoons salt, and 0.25 teaspoons black pepper. Whisk together to form a smooth dressing.
Add the thawed peas, diced red onion, crumbled bacon, 0.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese, and 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley to the bowl with the dressing.
Gently toss all ingredients together until well-coated with the dressing.
Cover the bowl and refrigerate the salad for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.
Before serving, give the salad a final stir to redistribute the dressing. Serve chilled and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2352 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 173.6 g | 223% | |
| Saturated Fat | 46.4 g | 232% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 358 mg | 119% | |
| Sodium | 4622 mg | 201% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 113.1 g | 41% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.2 g | 94% | |
| Total Sugars | 38.8 g | ||
| Protein | 92.1 g | 184% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 653 mg | 50% | |
| Iron | 10.0 mg | 56% | |
| Potassium | 2163 mg | 46% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
