Favorite Pea Salad
Peas are coated in a creamy dressing and tossed with bacon, red onions, and cheddar cheese. The result in what our family considers an absolutely indispensable side dish at family gatherings!
Ingredients
- For the dressing:
- 1/2 cup full fat sour cream
- 1/3 cup quality mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- For the salad:
- 24 ounces frozen peas (about 4 cups), thawed and thoroughly drained
- 1/3 cup crumbled bacon (about 10 slices)
- 1/3 cup diced red onion
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Combine the dressing ingredients in a bowl. Set aside.Place the drained peas in a large mixing bowl along with the red onions, bacon and cheddar cheese. Stir to combine. Pour the dressing over the salad and stir to evenly coat.Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving. Add salt and pepper to taste.This salad can be prepared a day in advance and keeps for up to 3 days in the fridge.
Nutrition
Calories: 215kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 9gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 26mgSodium: 401mgPotassium: 243mgFiber: 5gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 817IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 88mgIron: 1mg
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