Green Pea Salad
Brighten up your plate with the vibrant flavors and creamy textures of this Green Pea Salad—a quick and easy side dish that's perfect for any occasion. Bursting with the natural sweetness of thawed green peas, this salad combines crunchy celery, savory bacon crumbles, tangy red onion, and rich cubes of cheddar cheese for the ultimate balance of flavor and texture. The creamy dressing, made with mayonnaise, sour cream, apple cider vinegar, and a touch of sugar, ties everything together with a tangy-sweet kick. Ready in just 15 minutes (plus chill time), this make-ahead salad is a crowd-pleaser for potlucks, barbecues, or weeknight dinners. Enjoy it chilled for a refreshing touch, garnished with extra bacon or a sprinkle of pepper for added flair!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups Frozen green peas (thawed)
- 1 cup Cheddar cheese (shredded or cubed small)
- 1 cup Celery (diced)
- 0.25 cup Red onion (finely chopped)
- 4 slices Cooked bacon (crumbled)
- 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
Start by thawing the frozen green peas. Place them in a colander and run them under cool water until they are no longer frozen. Shake off any excess water and set them aside to drain fully.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the thawed peas, shredded cheddar cheese, diced celery, chopped red onion, and crumbled bacon. Toss gently to distribute the ingredients evenly.
In a small bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together the mayonnaise, sour cream, apple cider vinegar, granulated sugar, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well blended.
Pour the dressing over the pea mixture and gently toss until everything is evenly coated. Be careful not to mash the peas.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. This allows the flavors to meld together.
Serve the salad chilled. Garnish with additional crumbled bacon or a sprinkle of freshly cracked black pepper, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2146 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 149.9 g | 192% | |
| Saturated Fat | 44.7 g | 224% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 294 mg | 98% | |
| Sodium | 2984 mg | 130% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 133.7 g | 49% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 35.2 g | 126% | |
| Total Sugars | 48.2 g | ||
| Protein | 76.1 g | 152% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 1134 mg | 87% | |
| Iron | 10.6 mg | 59% | |
| Potassium | 2448 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.
