Description
Creamy English Pea Salad made with cheddar cheese, bacon bits, and a tangy dressing. This easy side dish is quick to prepare and perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 13–16 ounces frozen English peas, thawed and drained
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup real bacon bits
Instructions
- Thaw the frozen peas in a colander under cold running water until no ice remains, then drain well.
- Whisk the mayonnaise, sour cream, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper in a large bowl until smooth.
- Add the peas, cheddar cheese, red onion, and bacon bits to the bowl.
- Stir gently until all ingredients are evenly coated.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate until chilled and ready to serve.
Notes
- The dressing thickens as the salad chills.
- Frozen peas work best for texture and sweetness.
- Drain peas well to avoid excess moisture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad, Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg