Dees Pea Salad
Brighten up your table with Dee’s Pea Salad, a creamy, flavor-packed side dish that’s as simple as it is satisfying. Made with sweet, tender peas, sharp cheddar cheese, crispy crumbled bacon, and a hint of tangy white vinegar, this salad strikes the perfect balance of savory and refreshing flavors. A velvety dressing of mayonnaise and sour cream ties it all together, while finely diced red onion adds a touch of zesty crunch. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this chilled pea salad is an effortless crowd-pleaser for potlucks, barbecues, or weeknight dinners. Garnish with fresh parsley or extra bacon for a vibrant finishing touch!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams frozen peas
- 120 grams mayonnaise
- 120 grams sour cream
- 100 grams sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 0.5 cup red onion, finely diced
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
Remove the frozen peas from the freezer and let them thaw for about 10–15 minutes. Alternatively, you can place them in a colander and run them under cold water until thawed. Drain well and pat dry with a clean kitchen towel.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, white vinegar, granulated sugar, salt, and black pepper. Whisk together until smooth and creamy.
Add the thawed peas, shredded cheddar cheese, diced red onion, and crumbled bacon to the bowl with the dressing. Gently fold everything together until the peas are evenly coated with the creamy mixture.
Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper, if needed.
If desired, stir in the fresh chopped parsley for a pop of color and extra flavor.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or transfer the salad to an airtight container. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve cold as a side dish. Garnish with additional parsley or crumbled bacon, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2450 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 182.2 g | 234% | |
| Saturated Fat | 57.9 g | 290% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 384 mg | 128% | |
| Sodium | 3754 mg | 163% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 123.1 g | 45% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.6 g | 99% | |
| Total Sugars | 44.8 g | ||
| Protein | 90.7 g | 181% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 1042 mg | 80% | |
| Iron | 9.1 mg | 51% | |
| Potassium | 2032 mg | 43% | |
*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.
