Serendipity Bacon and Green Pea Salad with Ranch Dressing
Discover the perfect blend of creamy, smoky, and fresh flavors with this Serendipity Bacon and Green Pea Salad with Ranch Dressing. Made with vibrant green peas, crispy crumbled bacon, shredded cheddar cheese, and a zesty homemade ranch dressing, this easy-to-make salad shines as a refreshing side dish for any occasion. The combination of mayonnaise, sour cream, and ranch seasoning creates a luxuriously smooth texture, while finely chopped red onion adds a touch of crunch and savoriness. Chilled to perfection and garnished with fresh parsley, this salad takes just 15 minutes to prepare, making it an ideal choice for quick weeknight dinners or potluck gatherings. Serve it cold and watch as this crowd-pleaser becomes the highlight of your table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups Frozen green peas
- 6 slices Bacon
- 0.5 medium (finely chopped) Red onion
- 1 cup (shredded) Cheddar cheese
- 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
- 0.5 cup Sour cream
- 2 tablespoons Ranch seasoning mix
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons (chopped for garnish) Fresh parsley
Instructions
Place the frozen green peas in a bowl and set them out to thaw. This should take about 10-15 minutes. Alternatively, run them under cold water in a colander to speed up the process, then drain well.
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon slices until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Transfer them to a paper towel-lined plate to cool, then crumble or chop into small pieces.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the thawed peas, crumbled bacon, chopped red onion, and shredded cheddar cheese.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, ranch seasoning mix, salt, and black pepper to create a smooth and creamy dressing.
Pour the dressing over the pea mixture and gently toss everything together until well coated.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Before serving, garnish the salad with fresh chopped parsley for a pop of color and freshness.
Serve cold as a side dish and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2294 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 163.9 g | 210% | |
| Saturated Fat | 48.2 g | 241% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 316 mg | 106% | |
| Sodium | 4064 mg | 177% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 129.2 g | 47% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.1 g | 93% | |
| Total Sugars | 38.8 g | ||
| Protein | 71.7 g | 143% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 770 mg | 59% | |
| Iron | 7.8 mg | 43% | |
| Potassium | 1827 mg | 39% | |
*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.
