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Creamy Pea Salad with Bacon

Creamy Pea Salad with Bacon is always a favorite side dish at barbecues or potlucks. The creamy dressing and crunchy, crispy bacon are so good!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Pea Salad, Side, Side Dish
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 257kcal
Author: Erica Walker

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Place frozen peas in a colander and rinse with cold water to thaw. It doesn't need to thaw completely. Just enough so the peas aren't sticking together. Place peas in a large bowl and set aside. 
    Colander with rinsed green peas for Green Pea Salad.
  • Combine mayonnaise, sour cream, vinegar, salt and pepper in a small bowl. 
    Glass bowl of sauce with spatula with salt and pepper shakers on the side for Green Pea Salad.
  • Add mixture to peas and gently stir with a rubber spatula until well combined. 
    Glass bowl of combined dressing and green peas with spatula with salt and pepper.
  • Gently stir in the crumbled bacon and cheese until combined. 
    Bowl of Green Pea Salad with cheddar cubes and chopped up bacon with spatula. Salt and pepper on the side.
  • Add more salt and pepper, to taste, if needed. 
    Glass Bowl of Green Pea Salad with a wooden spoon on the side.
  • Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. 
    Wooden spoon holding up Green Pea Salad above glass bowl of Green Pea Salad.

Notes

  • To make this pea salad a bit more healthy, you can substitute Greek Yogurt for the mayo in the sauce.
  • If you like the flavor of Miracle Whip instead, swap that for the mayo too.
  • Another sauce option is to use Ranch dressing or Italian dressing. It won't be as creamy but it's really delicious!

Nutrition

Calories: 257kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 278mg | Potassium: 246mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 805IU | Vitamin C: 30.3mg | Calcium: 162mg | Iron: 1.3mg