Knotts Berry Farm Pea Salad
Capture a taste of nostalgia and bold flavor with this classic Knott’s Berry Farm Pea Salad, a delightful side dish perfect for potlucks, barbecues, or weeknight meals. This chilled salad combines sweet, tender peas with crispy crumbled bacon, sharp cheddar cheese, and the mild zing of red onion, all enveloped in a creamy dressing made from a tangy blend of mayonnaise, sour cream, white vinegar, and a touch of sugar. Quick to prepare in just 15 minutes, this recipe is as simple as it is satisfying, with a short chilling time that allows the flavors to harmonize beautifully. Serve it cold and let its irresistible crunch and rich, smoky-sweet flavors steal the show. Perfect as a crowd-pleasing salad or a side to complement your favorite comfort foods, this dish is a timeless addition to any table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 16 oz frozen peas
- 6 slices bacon
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese
- 0.5 cup red onion
- 0.75 cup mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup sour cream
- 1 tbsp white vinegar
- 2 tsp granulated sugar
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
Instructions
Remove the frozen peas from the package and place them in a colander. Rinse them under cold water until thawed. Allow them to drain completely and set aside.
Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Once cooked, transfer the bacon to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess grease. After it cools, crumble the bacon into small pieces.
Shred the sharp cheddar cheese if it is not pre-shredded. Set aside.
Finely dice the red onion and set it aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, white vinegar, granulated sugar, salt, and black pepper. Whisk this mixture until smooth to create the dressing.
Add the thawed peas, crumbled bacon, shredded cheddar cheese, and diced red onion to the bowl containing the dressing. Gently stir everything together so that the peas are evenly coated with the dressing.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the salad for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
Before serving, give the salad a final stir. Serve cold and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2513 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 196.0 g | 251% | |
| Saturated Fat | 49.7 g | 249% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 374 mg | 125% | |
| Sodium | 3189 mg | 139% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 125.8 g | 46% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.6 g | 88% | |
| Total Sugars | 41.4 g | ||
| Protein | 72.0 g | 144% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 1024 mg | 79% | |
| Iron | 7.5 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 1481 mg | 32% | |
*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.
