Dainty Pea Salad Cups
Brighten up your appetizer game with these charming Dainty Pea Salad Cups, a refreshing bite-sized treat perfect for spring gatherings, brunches, or an elegant starter. This no-cook recipe combines tender peas, crispy bacon, sharp cheddar cheese, and a creamy mayonnaise-sour cream dressing infused with fresh dill and green onions—all cradled in delicate butter or bibb lettuce leaves. Ready in just 15 minutes, these lettuce cups are not only quick and easy to make, but they also offer a burst of vibrant flavors and textures in every bite. Perfect as a low-carb, gluten-free option, these salad cups are as visually appealing as they are delicious, making them a crowd-pleasing dish guaranteed to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh or frozen peas
- 0.25 cups mayonnaise
- 0.25 cups sour cream
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 2 tablespoons green onions, thinly sliced
- 0.5 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- 0.25 cups crispy bacon, crumbled
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 8 leaves butter or bibb lettuce leaves
Instructions
If using frozen peas, run them under cold water in a colander for 2-3 minutes until thawed. Drain well and pat dry with a paper towel. Fresh peas can be used as is after a quick rinse.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, and chopped dill. Stir until smooth and well mixed.
Add the peas, green onions, shredded cheddar cheese, and crumbled bacon to the bowl. Gently fold the mixture together, being careful not to mash the peas.
Season the salad mixture with salt and black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Carefully separate the lettuce leaves, ensuring they remain intact, and rinse under cold water. Pat each leaf dry with a paper towel.
Spoon the pea salad mixture evenly into the lettuce leaves, creating small 'cups'.
Arrange the lettuce cups on a serving platter. Garnish with additional dill or a sprinkle of shredded cheese if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2186 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 194.0 g | 249% | |
| Saturated Fat | 91.4 g | 457% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 472 mg | 157% | |
| Sodium | 3112 mg | 135% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 63.2 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.6 g | 63% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.0 g | ||
| Protein | 58.0 g | 116% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 605 mg | 47% | |
| Iron | 6.3 mg | 35% | |
| Potassium | 1253 mg | 27% | |
*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.
