Description
A crunchy, creamy, and savory salad loaded with peas, bacon, cheese, and a tangy dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups frozen peas (thawed)
- 6 slices bacon
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese (cubed)
- 1/2 cup red onion (diced)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped chives (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook bacon until crisp, drain, and crumble into small pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine thawed peas, diced red onion, and cheddar cubes.
- Mix mayonnaise, sour cream, vinegar, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl for dressing.
- Pour dressing over the pea mixture and toss gently until coated.
- Fold in bacon bits, reserving some for garnish.
- Chill for at least 1 hour to let flavors meld.
- Top with extra cheese, bacon, and chives before serving.
Notes
- For best flavor, allow the salad to chill for a longer period.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or celery for extra crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Chill
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg