Description
A Southern Pea Salad recipe that combines the freshness of green peas with the rich flavors of cheddar cheese and bacon, all brought together with a creamy dressing. Perfect for picnics or as a side dish.
Ingredients
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Green Pea Salad:
- 3 cups frozen green peas, thawed and drained
- 1/2 cup diced cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cooked and crumbled bacon
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped celery
Dressing:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix peas, cheddar cheese, bacon, red onion, and celery.
- Make Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper.
- Combine: Pour dressing over pea mixture, stir gently to coat evenly.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
- Serve: Stir and serve chilled.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute Greek yogurt for mayonnaise.
- Add hard-boiled eggs or sweet pickle relish for extra Southern touch.
- Best when served cold.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
