Creamy Pea Salad
Creamy Pea Salad
Ingredients
For the Salad
- 4 cups frozen peas, thawed
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
For the Dressing
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the thawed frozen peas, shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, finely diced red onion, and chopped fresh parsley.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
In a separate, smaller bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, white vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until the dressing is smooth and well combined.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Pour the prepared dressing over the ingredients in the large mixing bowl.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Using two large spoons or spatulas, gently fold and mix all the salad ingredients until they are thoroughly coated with the creamy dressing. Ensure an even distribution of all components.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Taste the salad and adjust seasonings (salt and pepper) if necessary. For best flavor, cover and chill the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving, allowing the flavors to meld. (Note: chilling time is not included in totalTime).
⏱️ 4 min
- 6
Serve the creamy pea salad chilled as a delicious side dish.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Creamy Pea Salad
For the Salad
- 4 cups frozen peas, thawed
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
For the Dressing
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the thawed frozen peas, shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, finely diced red onion, and chopped fresh parsley.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
In a separate, smaller bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, white vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until the dressing is smooth and well combined.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Pour the prepared dressing over the ingredients in the large mixing bowl.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Using two large spoons or spatulas, gently fold and mix all the salad ingredients until they are thoroughly coated with the creamy dressing. Ensure an even distribution of all components.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Taste the salad and adjust seasonings (salt and pepper) if necessary. For best flavor, cover and chill the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving, allowing the flavors to meld. (Note: chilling time is not included in totalTime).
⏱️ 4 min - 6
Serve the creamy pea salad chilled as a delicious side dish.