Old Fashioned Pea Salad

Creamy, vibrant, and packed with nostalgic charm, this Old Fashioned Pea Salad is a timeless side dish that's perfect for potlucks, barbecues, or family dinners. Featuring tender sweet peas, sharp cheddar cheese, smoky crumbled bacon, and a pop of zesty red onion, this delightful salad is brought together by a tangy, creamy dressing made with mayonnaise, sour cream, a touch of sugar, and apple cider vinegar. Ready in just 15 minutes and served chilled, it's a make-ahead marvel that gets even better as the flavors meld in the fridge. Bursting with texture and flavor, this classic pea salad recipe is a crowd-pleaser that proves simple ingredients can deliver outstanding results.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 4 cups frozen green peas
• 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese
• 0.5 medium red onion
• 0.75 cup mayonnaise
• 0.25 cup sour cream
• 6 strips cooked bacon
• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Thaw the frozen peas by rinsing them under cold water in a colander. Allow them to fully drain and pat them dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.

Step 2

Dice the sharp cheddar cheese into small, bite-sized cubes. Finely chop the red onion into small pieces. Crumble or chop the cooked bacon into smaller bits.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the thawed peas, diced cheddar cheese, chopped red onion, and crumbled bacon.

Step 4

In a separate smaller bowl, make the dressing by whisking together mayonnaise, sour cream, white sugar, apple cider vinegar, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.

Step 5

Pour the dressing over the pea mixture in the large bowl. Gently fold everything together using a large spoon or spatula, ensuring the ingredients are evenly coated in the dressing.

Step 6

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. This allows the flavors to meld and enhances the dish.

Step 7

Before serving, give the salad a gentle toss and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or pepper if desired. Serve cold.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1073.8 grams (1073.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2608

Total Fat 196.50g	252%
Saturated Fat 50.00g	250%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.90g
Cholesterol 374mg	125%
Sodium 3196mg	139%
Total Carbohydrate 141.60g	51%
Dietary Fiber 34.20g	122%
Total Sugars 44.90g
Protein 79.50g	159%

Vitamin D 8IU	39%
Calcium 1059mg	81%
Iron 10mg	55%
Potassium 1810mg	39%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 66.7%

Protein: 12.0%

Carbs: 21.4%