Classic Pea Salad with Bacon and Cheddar
A creamy, crunchy pea salad with crispy bacon, sharp cheddar, red onion, and a lightly sweet dressing.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 8 slices bacon diced
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 4 cups frozen peas thawed
- 1/3 cup red onion diced
- 3/4 cup sharp cheddar cheese cubed about the size of the peas
Instructions
Instructions
- In a large nonstick skillet, cook the diced bacon until crispy. Transfer it with a slotted spoon to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain.
- Put the sour cream, mayonnaise, sugar, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper in a large bowl and whisk to combine.
- Add the peas, red onion, cheddar cheese, and cooked bacon to the bowl. Gently stir until everything is coated.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Garnish with crispy bacon and serve cold.
Notes
Chill the salad before serving so the dressing settles and the peas stay refreshing.