Ranch Pea Salad
Creamy, crunchy, and irresistibly flavorful, this Ranch Pea Salad is the ultimate side dish for any gathering or weeknight dinner. Featuring tender, vibrant green peas tossed with crispy bacon, sharp cheddar cheese, crunchy celery, and zesty red onion, this salad is elevated by a velvety, tangy dressing made from ranch and sour cream. The perfect balance of savory and fresh, it's ready in just 15 minutes of prep time and can be served chilled for a refreshingly cool accompaniment. Packed with texture and bold flavors, this easy-to-make salad is a surefire crowd-pleaser that pairs beautifully with grilled meats or picnic favorites. Make this Ranch Pea Salad your go-to recipe for both everyday meals and special occasions!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 16 ounces frozen green peas
- 6 slices bacon
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.5 cup red onion, finely diced
- 0.5 cup celery, finely chopped
- 0.75 cup ranch dressing
- 0.25 cup sour cream
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Remove the frozen green peas from the freezer and allow them to thaw at room temperature for about 10 minutes. Alternatively, you can place them in a colander and rinse them briefly with cold water to speed up the process. Drain thoroughly.
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy, about 8-10 minutes. Remove from the skillet and place on a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess grease. Once cooled, crumble the bacon into small pieces.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the thawed peas, crumbled bacon, shredded cheddar cheese, diced red onion, and chopped celery.
In a small bowl, whisk together the ranch dressing, sour cream, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
Pour the dressing mixture over the pea mixture in the large bowl. Gently toss everything together until the salad is evenly coated with the dressing.
Cover the salad and allow it to chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving. This allows the flavors to meld together.
Serve the Ranch Pea Salad cold as a side dish and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
299 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 22.1 g | 28% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.9 g | 39% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 43 mg | 14% | |
| Sodium | 685 mg | 30% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 14.9 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.4 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.7 g | ||
| Protein | 12.9 g | 26% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 196 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 276 mg | 6% | |
*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.
