Creamy Pea Salad
Bursting with vibrant flavors and textures, this Creamy Pea Salad is the ultimate crowd-pleasing side dish for any gathering or weekday dinner. Featuring tender, crisp green peas mixed with sharp cheddar cheese cubes, crunchy crumbled bacon, and a touch of red onion, it’s all tied together with a luscious, tangy dressing made from mayonnaise, sour cream, and a hint of white vinegar. This no-cook recipe comes together in just 15 minutes and is best served chilled, making it a refreshing and easy make-ahead option. Perfect for potlucks, barbecues, or as a versatile side, this creamy pea salad combines simplicity with bold, satisfying flavors. Don't forget the sprinkle of fresh parsley for a finishing touch!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups frozen green peas
- 0.5 cups red onion, finely diced
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, cubed
- 0.5 cups crispy bacon, crumbled
- 0.75 cups mayonnaise
- 0.25 cups sour cream
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
Remove the frozen peas from their packaging and allow them to thaw at room temperature for about 10 minutes. Do not cook them; you want them to remain firm and slightly chilled.
While the peas are thawing, dice the red onion and cube the cheddar cheese into small bite-sized pieces. Set them aside.
In a large mixing bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together the mayonnaise, sour cream, white vinegar, sugar, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
Add the thawed peas, diced red onion, cubed cheddar cheese, and crumbled bacon to the bowl with the dressing. Gently stir to coat all the ingredients evenly in the creamy dressing.
Taste the salad and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper, if needed.
If desired, sprinkle the salad with freshly chopped parsley for a pop of color and extra flavor.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve the creamy pea salad chilled as a side dish for your favorite meals. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3121 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 235.2 g | 302% | |
| Saturated Fat | 62.6 g | 313% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 477 mg | 159% | |
| Sodium | 5122 mg | 223% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 147.2 g | 54% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 34.8 g | 124% | |
| Total Sugars | 50.9 g | ||
| Protein | 112.4 g | 225% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 1074 mg | 83% | |
| Iron | 11.6 mg | 64% | |
| Potassium | 2452 mg | 52% | |
*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.
