Description
A creamy, classic Southern English pea salad made with cheddar, bacon, and a tangy dressing. Perfect as a make-ahead holiday or potluck side dish.
Ingredients
¾ cup Mayonnaise
¼ cup Sour Cream
1 tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar
1 tablespoon Sugar
Salt & Black Pepper to taste
13–16 oz. Frozen Peas, thawed and drained
1 cup Cheddar Cheese, shredded
½ cup Red Onion, chopped
¼ cup Real Bacon Bits
Instructions
1. Thaw the peas in a colander under cold water or let them rest while prepping other ingredients.
2. In a large bowl, whisk mayonnaise, sour cream, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper until smooth.
3. Add peas, cheddar cheese, red onion, and bacon bits.
4. Stir well, cover, and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
Best made ahead and chilled for at least 1 hour.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 337mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0.04g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 32mg
Keywords: English pea salad, creamy pea salad, holiday side dish, potluck vegetable dish