Easy Pea Cheese Salad
Bright, creamy, and bursting with flavor, this Easy Pea Cheese Salad is the perfect side dish for any occasion! Featuring tender, sweet frozen peas, cubes of sharp cheddar cheese, and a pop of tangy red onion, this salad is coated in a luscious dressing made with mayonnaise, sour cream, apple cider vinegar, and a touch of honey for balanced sweetness. Ready in just 10 minutes (with no cooking required!), this recipe is a time-saving delight that’s ideal for weeknight dinners, potlucks, or picnics. Serve it cold to let the flavors truly shine, and enjoy a simple yet satisfying dish that’s as colorful as it is delicious. Perfect for lovers of easy salads, fresh vegetables, and creamy textures, this Easy Pea Cheese Salad will quickly become a go-to favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups frozen peas
- 1 cup cheddar cheese
- 0.5 red onion
- 0.5 cup mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Remove the frozen peas from the freezer and let them thaw at room temperature for about 15-20 minutes or run them under cold water in a colander to speed up the process. Drain well.
Dice the cheddar cheese into small cubes, about 1/4-inch in size, for easy mixing and distribution.
Finely chop half of a red onion for a mild and slightly sweet flavor.
In a large mixing bowl, prepare the dressing by combining mayonnaise, sour cream, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until smooth and well combined.
Add the thawed and drained peas, diced cheddar cheese, and chopped red onion to the bowl with the dressing. Gently toss to coat all ingredients evenly.
Taste the salad and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more salt or pepper to your preference.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or transfer the salad to a container with a lid. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve the Easy Pea Cheese Salad cold as a side dish. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1766 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 132.2 g | 169% | |
| Saturated Fat | 34.6 g | 173% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 240 mg | 80% | |
| Sodium | 2456 mg | 107% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 101.5 g | 37% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.8 g | 64% | |
| Total Sugars | 31.2 g | ||
| Protein | 43.9 g | 88% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 650 mg | 50% | |
| Iron | 5.1 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 1250 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.
