🥗💚 Creamy Pea Salad ✨

A classic chilled side dish with sweet peas, creamy dressing, cheese, and crunchy bacon

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Creamy Pea Salad is a refreshing, old-fashioned side dish that’s perfect for BBQs, picnics, potlucks, and family dinners. It combines sweet green peas with a tangy creamy dressing, crispy bacon, and cheese for a simple but delicious salad.

🥗 Ingredients (Serves 6–8)

Salad

• 4 cups frozen green peas, thawed (do not cook)
• 1 cup cheddar cheese, cubed or shredded
• 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
• ½ red onion, finely diced
• ½ cup celery, finely chopped
• 2–3 tbsp fresh parsley (optional)

Creamy Dressing

• ¾ cup mayonnaise
• ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 tsp sugar
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp onion powder
• Salt and black pepper, to taste

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Make the Dressing

1. In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, vinegar, sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
2. Taste and adjust seasoning.

2. Combine the Salad

1. Add peas, cheese, bacon, onion, celery, and parsley to a large bowl.
2. Pour dressing over the mixture.
3. Gently toss until everything is evenly coated.

3. Chill

• Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
• Stir gently before serving.

⭐ Tips for the Best Creamy Pea Salad

• Use frozen peas for the freshest texture and sweetness.
• Add bacon just before serving to keep it extra crispy.
• For extra flavor, add chopped boiled eggs or diced pickles.
• Let it chill overnight for the flavors to blend.

🥓 Flavor: sweet peas 💚 + creamy dressing 🥄 + salty bacon 🥓 + sharp cheddar 🧀 = a perfect classic side dish! 😋