Bacon Pea Salad Recipe
Bacon Pea Salad is a creamy summer side dish made with sweet peas, crispy bacon, sharp cheddar cheese, crunchy celery, and a tangy homemade dressing.
Equipment
Ingredients
For the Salad
- 4 cups frozen peas thawed
- 8 slices bacon cooked crisp and crumbled
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese cubed
- 1 cup celery finely diced
- ½ cup red onion finely diced
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill chopped (optional)
For the Dressing
- ¾ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Thaw the peas and drain away any excess moisture.
- Cook the bacon until crispy and crumble into pieces.
- Dice the celery and red onion. Cube the cheddar cheese.
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, vinegar, sugar, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add peas, bacon, cheddar cheese, celery, red onion, and dill to a large bowl.
- Pour dressing over the salad and gently toss until evenly coated.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
- Garnish with extra bacon, cheddar cheese, or fresh dill if desired.
Notes
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Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 374kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 11gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 11gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 42mgSodium: 533mgPotassium: 298mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 828IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 137mgIron: 1mg
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