Crunchy Pea Salad
Bright, refreshing, and packed with texture, this Crunchy Pea Salad is the perfect side dish for any occasion. Featuring tender blanched peas, crisp red bell pepper and celery, savory crumbled bacon, and nutty sunflower seeds, every bite delivers an irresistible crunch. A creamy, tangy dressing made with mayonnaise, sour cream, apple cider vinegar, and a touch of sugar ties the flavors together seamlessly. Ready in just 30 minutes and served chilled, this vibrant salad is ideal for summer barbecues, potlucks, or a standout addition to weeknight dinners. Bursting with color, flavor, and wholesome ingredients, this easy recipe is sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups frozen peas
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 2 celery stalks
- 1 small red onion
- 6 slices bacon
- 0.5 cup sunflower seeds
- 0.5 cup mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Bring a small pot of water to a boil. Add the frozen peas and blanch them for 1 minute. Immediately drain and transfer the peas to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Once cooled, drain and set aside.
Meanwhile, cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp, about 7-10 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain and cool. Once cooled, crumble the bacon into small pieces.
Dice the red bell pepper, celery, and red onion into small, even-sized pieces.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the blanched peas, diced bell pepper, celery, red onion, crumbled bacon, and sunflower seeds.
In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the pea mixture and gently toss until all ingredients are evenly coated.
Cover the bowl and refrigerate the salad for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled and enjoy your crunchy pea salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2125 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 153.1 g | 196% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.5 g | 127% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 26.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 194 mg | 65% | |
| Sodium | 2399 mg | 104% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 139.3 g | 51% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 38.3 g | 137% | |
| Total Sugars | 47.6 g | ||
| Protein | 61.2 g | 122% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 320 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 11.3 mg | 63% | |
| Potassium | 2661 mg | 57% | |
*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.
