Delicious Pea Salad Recipe with Fresh Ingredients and Flavor
This vibrant pea salad combines sweet peas, crunchy vegetables, and a creamy dressing, making it a delightful side dish for any occasion. Perfect for summer gatherings, it’s quick to prepare and even better after chilling.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- kosher salt and ground black pepper (to taste)
- 1 pound frozen peas (thawed and patted dry)
- 6 slices bacon (sliced into ½-inch pieces)
- ⅓ cup diced red onion
- 4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese (cut into cubes about the size of the peas)
- 2 to 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Start by cooking the bacon. Add 6 slices of bacon, sliced into ½-inch pieces, to a skillet over medium heat. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the bacon is crispy and golden brown. Remove with a slotted spoon and transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess grease.
- Next, prepare the dressing. In a small bowl, combine ¼ cup mayonnaise, ¼ cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt), 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, and 1 teaspoon honey. Season with kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste. Stir until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
- Now, it’s time to assemble the salad. In a medium bowl, add 1 pound of thawed and dried frozen peas, ⅓ cup diced red onion, and 4 ounces of sharp cheddar cheese cut into small cubes. Add the crispy bacon you cooked earlier.
- Pour the dressing over the pea mixture. Gently fold everything together using a spatula or large spoon until all ingredients are evenly coated. Be careful not to mash the peas; you want them to remain whole for texture.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. This chilling time is crucial as it allows the flavors to meld together, enhancing the overall taste of the salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
Keywords: Allow enough chilling time for the flavors to develop. Use a non-stick skillet for cooking bacon to prevent sticking. Consider adding smoked paprika or fresh lemon zest for extra flavor.