Pea Picker Salad

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Brighten up your table with the refreshing and flavorful Pea Picker Salad—a delightful medley of crisp veggies, smoky bacon, and tangy homemade dressing that’s perfect for any gathering. This salad combines tender fresh peas, crunchy blanched green beans, vibrant radishes, and cool cucumber slices, creating a colorful and nutrient-packed base. Tossed with a creamy dressing made from mayonnaise, sour cream, apple cider vinegar, and a hint of honey, the flavors are elevated with a touch of fresh dill and seasoning. Topped with crumbled bacon and shredded cheddar cheese, this salad offers the perfect balance of creaminess, crunch, and smoky richness. With just 20 minutes of prep and a short chill time, it’s an easy yet impressive side dish for potlucks, barbecues, or weeknight dinners. Serve it cold and watch it become an instant crowd-pleaser!

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 20 min
• Cook Time: 5 min
• Total Time: 25 min
• Servings: 6 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

14 items

• 2 cups fresh peas (shelled or thawed frozen peas)
• 1 cup fresh green beans
• 1 cup radishes (thinly sliced)
• 1 cup cucumber (sliced into half-moons)
• 0.5 cup red onion (thinly sliced)
• 4 slices cooked bacon (crumbled)
• 0.5 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
• 0.5 cup mayonnaise
• 0.25 cup sour cream
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 tablespoon dill (fresh, chopped)
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

📝 Instructions

7 steps

1. Bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Add the green beans and blanch for 2-3 minutes until they are bright green and slightly tender. Transfer to a bowl of ice water to stop cooking, then drain and set aside.

2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the fresh peas, blanched green beans, sliced radishes, cucumber, and red onion.

3. In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, apple cider vinegar, honey, dill, salt, and black pepper until smooth to make the dressing.

4. Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to coat everything evenly.

5. Sprinkle the crumbled bacon and shredded cheddar cheese on top of the salad.

6. Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

7. Serve the Pea Picker Salad cold, garnished with additional dill if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (217.5g)

Calories		296
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		22.6 g	29%
	Saturated Fat	6.5 g	33%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol		28 mg	9%
Sodium		489 mg	21%
Total Carbohydrate		15.2 g	6%
	Dietary Fiber	4.8 g	17%
	Total Sugars	7.2 g
Protein		8.9 g	18%
Vitamin D		0.1 mcg	1%
Calcium		129 mg	10%
Iron		1.7 mg	10%
Potassium		423 mg	9%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 1223 cal (68.0%%)

Protein: 213 cal (11.9%%)

Carbs: 363 cal (20.2%%)