Easy Pea Salad with Bacon
Pea Salad with Bacon features cheddar cheese and a delicious tangy dressing. My cold pea salad recipe is perfect for potlucks and picnics!
Ingredients
- 2 10 ounce bags frozen peas, thawed and pat dry
- 1 pound applewood smoked bacon cooked and chopped
- 6 ounces sharp cheddar cheese cut into small cubes
- 1/4 red onion diced
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 3/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
Instructions
- In a large bowl, toss together peas, bacon, cheese, and onion until combined.
- Prepare the dressing by whisking together the sour cream, mayonnaise, sugar, white wine vinegar, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and dill. Taste the dressing and adjust seasonings.
- Add the dressing to the pea mixture and toss gently to combine.
- Serve! Salad can be prepared several hours in advance of serving and is best served chilled.
Notes
Mix dressing a day ahead to allow the dill and other flavors to come out. Other ingredients can also be prepared a day ahead. Toss everything together the day you wish to serve the salad.
Keep refrigerated.
Be sure the peas are thawed and extra liquid is drained or you may end up with liquid in the bottom of your salad bowl.
Reserve a sprinkle of peas, bacon, onion, and cheese to scatter over the top of the salad for a nice presentation. You can also sprinkle some fresh dill over the top of the salad.
Storage: Keep refrigerated in an airtight container for 3-4 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 518cal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 50g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 801mg | Sugar: 3g | Fiber: 1g | Calcium: 181mg | Iron: 1mg