Old Fashioned Pea Salad
Creamy, vibrant, and packed with nostalgic charm, this Old Fashioned Pea Salad is a timeless side dish that's perfect for potlucks, barbecues, or family dinners. Featuring tender sweet peas, sharp cheddar cheese, smoky crumbled bacon, and a pop of zesty red onion, this delightful salad is brought together by a tangy, creamy dressing made with mayonnaise, sour cream, a touch of sugar, and apple cider vinegar. Ready in just 15 minutes and served chilled, it's a make-ahead marvel that gets even better as the flavors meld in the fridge. Bursting with texture and flavor, this classic pea salad recipe is a crowd-pleaser that proves simple ingredients can deliver outstanding results.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups frozen green peas
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 0.75 cup mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup sour cream
- 6 strips cooked bacon
- 1 teaspoon white sugar
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Thaw the frozen peas by rinsing them under cold water in a colander. Allow them to fully drain and pat them dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.
Dice the sharp cheddar cheese into small, bite-sized cubes. Finely chop the red onion into small pieces. Crumble or chop the cooked bacon into smaller bits.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the thawed peas, diced cheddar cheese, chopped red onion, and crumbled bacon.
In a separate smaller bowl, make the dressing by whisking together mayonnaise, sour cream, white sugar, apple cider vinegar, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
Pour the dressing over the pea mixture in the large bowl. Gently fold everything together using a large spoon or spatula, ensuring the ingredients are evenly coated in the dressing.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. This allows the flavors to meld and enhances the dish.
Before serving, give the salad a gentle toss and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or pepper if desired. Serve cold.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2608 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 196.5 g | 252% | |
| Saturated Fat | 50.0 g | 250% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 374 mg | 125% | |
| Sodium | 3196 mg | 139% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 141.6 g | 51% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 34.2 g | 122% | |
| Total Sugars | 44.9 g | ||
| Protein | 79.5 g | 159% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 1059 mg | 81% | |
| Iron | 9.9 mg | 55% | |
| Potassium | 1810 mg | 38% | |
*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.
