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pea salad in a large white bowl on a wooden board

Classic Pea Salad 📋

Rhonda
Pea Salad is a vintage recipe that has been around for generations. This cold salad features peas, cheddar, red onions, a sweet dressing, and did I mention, bacon? The best part is that it can be made in no time AND you can make it ahead of time. This classic side dish is perfect for any occasion or time of year. 
5 from 9 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 273 kcal

Equipment

  • knife
  • cutting board
  • large bowl
  • spoon

Ingredients
  

  • 32 ounces frozen peas defrosted
  • 8 ounces chunk cheese cubed
  • 3/4 cup chopped bacon or bacon bits
  • 1 medium red onion sliced
  • 1/3 cup real mayonnaise
  • 1/3 cup regular sour cream lite is fine
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon dried dill fresh is fine
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt or sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Defrost the peas and set aside.
  • If you are making your bacon fresh, make that now.
  • Slice up the onion and cut the cheese into cubes. If you are going to use shredded cheese instead, you can shred it now.
  • In a large bowl, add in the peas, then the onions, and then the cheese.
  • Then add in the mayo, sour cream, apple cider vinegar, dill, salt, and pepper. Then add the bacon on top.
  • Stir together until the peas are completely covered. Cover the bowl with either a lid, foil, or plastic wrap.
  • Place in the fridge for up to 4 hours. Stir to mix everything up again then serve.

Notes

You can wait to top the salad with the bacon until you are ready to serve. 
Boil a couple of eggs and slice and add on top to add a different spin. 
 

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 273kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 15gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 463mgPotassium: 275mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 883IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 232mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Classic Pea Salad, Cold Salad, Pea Salad, Potluck Salads
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