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Pea Salad with Bacon is the perfect dish to take to any potluck or picnic. It's light, healthy, and full of flavor. Packed with peas, onion, cheddar cheese, and dill, this recipe will be your new favorite go-to for summer salads!
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❤️ Why you'll love this recipe
- This old fashioned pea salad is a classic salad that is perfect for potlucks, family gatherings, summer barbeques, and baby showers,
- Pea Salad with Bacon will be a family favorite that's a perfect side dish for any dinner.
- It takes just minutes to assemble the simple ingredients.
- The creamy dressing is so delicious and the perfect topping to the green pea salad recipe.
Ingredients
- Frozen Peas
- Cheddar Cheese Cubes
- Bacon Bits
- Red Onion Slivers
- Sour Cream
- Mayonnaise
- Apple Cider Vinegar
- Salt
- Black Pepper
- Dill
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Equipment
Instructions
This is an overview of the recipe. The full instructions are below in the recipe card.
- Place peas in a large bowl. Thaw the peas by gently running cold water over the peas.
- Sliver a red onion and cube a block of cheddar, or buy it already cubed.
- Add the ingredients to the bowl of peas and gently fold them over each other until they have mixed thoroughly.
- Spoon onto your plate with all of the other goodies and enjoy!
Storage
Leftovers can be kept in an airtight covered container for up to 5 days in the refrigerator.
We do not recommend freezing this salad as it has dairy ingredients and it is best not to freeze those ingredients.
Expert Tip: Frozen peas defrost quickly and work perfectly for this recipe.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use frozen peas for this salad?
Frozen peas work well and are just as good as fresh.
Run cold water over the frozen peans to defrost them and they stay whole and are easy to use for this salad.
Are frozen green peas healthy?
Frozen peas are a great vegetable loaded with nutrients and vitamins. They are loaded with protein, vitamins, and minerals. If you love to grow vegetables, peas are super easy to grow in a vegetable garden.
Are peas allowed in a keto diet?
If you are following a keto diet, you cannot have peas.
Try our Cauliflower Tabbouleh recipe. It is keto and delicious for everyone.
Can I prepare the salad ahead of time?
Absolutely, I make this salad the evening before and keep in the refrigerator in a covered airtight container until ready to serve.
This way the flavors blend together.
Can I add eggs to the salad?
Sure, this is a very flexible salad. Hard-boiled eggs would be a delicious addition. Just chop them up and add them to the pea salad.
Variations
- Add in shredded chicken to make a full meal.
- Turkey bacon can be used.
- Air Fryer Bacon can be a great addition if you prefer not to use bacon bits.
- You can use miracle whip in lieu of mayonnaise.
- Shallots or yellow onions can be used in the salad
Serving Suggestions
Serve along with a Juicy Lucy Burger for a tasty barbeque dinner.
Grilled Mexican Pork Chops would be a delicious pairing with this salad.
Zucchini Sliders are low-carb and are a fun food everyone loves.
A holiday table with Maple Glazed Ham would be great with the addition of this bacon pea salad.
Similar recipes
Our bacon potato salad would be another tasty side dish.
Tuna pasta salad is a great recipe that also uses peas for a great crunch to the salad.
Tuscan bean salad is a quick no-cooking needed side dish you will enjoy.
If you're having a summer party, add our Red, White, and Blue Cake for a delicious patriotic dessert.
Enjoy a fresh fruit salad at your next party.
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Easy Pea Salad Recipe
This pea salad with bacon is the perfect go-to side dish for delicious summer nights. It's a classic that can also be enjoyed year-round. A tasty blend of cheddar cheese, bacon, and onion mix so well with the peas and zesty dressing.
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: pea salad, pea salad recipe, pea salad with bacon
Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes minutes
chill time: 1 hour hour
Total Time: 1 hour hour 15 minutes minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 406kcal
Author: Eileen Kelly
Equipment Needed:
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Ingredients
- 32 ounces frozen peas, defrosted
- 1 small red onion, peeled and slivered
- 8 ounces cheddar cheese, cubed
- 3 ounces cooked bacon, chopped bacon bits can be used
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise Note 1
- ⅓ cup sour cream Note 1
- 1 Tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl add the defrosted peas, slivered red onion, cheddar cheese, bacon, mayonnaise, sour cream, apple cider vinegar, dried dill, salt, and black pepper.
Gently fold ingredients together until combined.
Cover the bowl with a lid or plastic wrap and let chill for at least an hour up to overnight, before serving
Notes
Be sure to check Expert Tips and FAQs above with important tips and questions that can help make a delicious recipe.
Storage: I do not recommend freezing this salad due to the dairy it contains. The leftovers can be kept in the refrigerator in a covered airtight container for up to 5 days.
Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and proportion sizes.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 406kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 58mg | Sodium: 996mg | Potassium: 565mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 1604IU | Vitamin C: 63mg | Calcium: 339mg | Iron: 3mg
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