Description
A refreshing and easy Classic Pea Salad with a creamy dressing, perfect for impressing your guests at any gathering.
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
- Cook the bacon. Add the bacon to a skillet over medium heat. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes, until crispy and golden, then remove with a slotted spoon to a paper towel-lined plate.
- Make the dressing. In a small bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, sour cream, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt and pepper.
- Assemble the salad. In a medium bowl, add the peas, red onion, cheddar cheese, and crispy bacon. Add the dressing and gently fold until evenly coated. Taste and add more seasoning as needed.
- Chill before serving. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
Notes
- Feel free to substitute Greek yogurt for a lower calorie option.
- Add additional herbs for extra flavor, such as dill or chives.
- This salad can be made a day in advance for convenience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 25mg