Pea Salad Very Pretty
Bright, vibrant, and bursting with flavor, “Pea Salad Very Pretty” is a crowd-pleasing side dish that lives up to its name. This quick and easy recipe combines tender, sweet frozen peas with crisp red onions, sharp cheddar cheese, and crumbled bacon for a blend of rich textures and bold, savory notes. A creamy dressing made from sour cream, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, and a touch of sugar ties everything together, delivering a perfect balance of tanginess and indulgence. Garnished with fresh parsley for a pop of color, this salad is as visually stunning as it is delicious. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s ideal for potlucks, picnics, and holiday gatherings. Serve it chilled to enjoy its refreshing and well-rounded flavors!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups frozen peas
- 0.5 red onion
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese
- 6 slices crispy cooked bacon
- 0.5 cup sour cream
- 0.5 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
Instructions
Start by thawing the frozen peas. Place them in a colander and rinse under cold water until thawed. Drain well and set aside.
Finely dice half a red onion, and cut the sharp cheddar cheese into small cubes.
Crumble the crispy cooked bacon into bite-sized pieces.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the thawed peas, diced red onion, cubed cheddar cheese, and crumbled bacon.
Prepare the dressing by whisking together the sour cream, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and black pepper in a separate small bowl until smooth.
Pour the dressing over the pea mixture, gently stirring to coat all the ingredients evenly. Be careful not to mash the peas.
Chop the fresh parsley and sprinkle it over the salad as a garnish.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Best served cold as a side dish. Enjoy your Pea Salad Very Pretty!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2371 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 168.1 g | 216% | |
| Saturated Fat | 54.4 g | 272% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 350 mg | 117% | |
| Sodium | 3121 mg | 136% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 141.3 g | 51% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 34.5 g | 123% | |
| Total Sugars | 51.7 g | ||
| Protein | 85.4 g | 171% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1161 mg | 89% | |
| Iron | 10.9 mg | 61% | |
| Potassium | 2025 mg | 43% | |
*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.
