Sweet peas, bacon, shredded cheddar cheese, and a bit of red onion is tossed in an easy creamy dressing. Since this uses frozen peas, it’s quick to make all year long!
Got Leftovers?
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days. This pea salad does not freeze well. Peas – Frozen peas are the best option for this salad as they’re sweet, tender, and don’t require cooking. To make pea salad with fresh garden peas, shell them and boil them for 5-8 minutes or until tender. Drain well and cool completely. Add-Ins – I add crisp bacon, cheddar cheese, and red onion.
Variations
Use real bacon bits in place of cooked and crumbled bacon. We love sharp cheddar cheese best in this pea salad recipe but you can swap in your favorite cheeses. Green onion or sweet white onion can be used in place of red onion. Chopped boiled eggs can be added if you’d like.
Dressing—This tangy and creamy pea salad dressing takes just a couple of minutes to prepare. Mayo is mixed with sour cream, a splash of vinegar, sugar, salt, and black pepper. Simple yet perfect.
For a lighter dressing, replace the sour cream with Greek yogurt.
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