Description
A delightful combination of sweet green peas, crispy bacon, and creamy dressing, perfect for summer picnics and family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups sweet green peas (fresh or frozen)
- 4 slices of bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine the sweet green peas, crumbled bacon, chopped red onion, and cheddar cheese into a large bowl.
- Make the dressing by blending the mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl until smooth.
- Pour the creamy dressing over the pea mixture and gently toss until everything is fully coated.
- Refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve the salad chilled.
Notes
The salad tastes even better the next day and can be customized with additional ingredients like bell peppers or swap bacon for smoked tempeh for a vegan option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg