
Why Make This Recipe
Classic Pea Salad is a great dish to bring to any family gathering, picnic, or holiday meal. It’s easy to prepare, full of flavor, and made with simple ingredients you may already have at home. This salad is a perfect mix of sweet peas, creamy dressing, crunchy onions, and smoky bacon.
This recipe is also great because you don’t need to cook anything. It uses frozen peas, so all you need to do is mix everything together. It’s fast, fresh, and super tasty.
Another reason to make this salad is that it keeps well in the fridge. You can make it ahead of time and enjoy it the next day. The flavors get even better as it sits. It’s a budget-friendly and crowd-pleasing side dish that everyone will love.
How to Make Classic Pea Salad
Ingredients :
- 1 bag (16 oz) frozen green peas (do not thaw)
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions :
- In a large bowl, combine the frozen peas, diced red onion, and shredded cheddar cheese.
- In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise and sour cream. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Pour the dressing over the pea mixture and stir gently to combine.
- Add the crumbled bacon and mix it in.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate the salad for at least one hour before serving.
- Serve cold and enjoy!
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