Creamy Pea Salad

Name: Creamy Pea Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 cups frozen sweet peas, thawed; 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, cubed; 6 slices cooked bacon, crumbled; 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 1/4 cup sour cream; 1 tsp apple cider vinegar; 1/2 tsp granulated sugar; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp ground black pepper

A classic Southern side salad featuring sweet green peas, sharp cheddar cubes, and crispy bacon tossed in a creamy tangy dressing.

15 minEasyServes 6240 cal/serving

AmericanSideNo-CookStandardLow CarbGluten-FreeNut-FreeSoy-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

4 cups frozen sweet peas, thawed
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, cubed
6 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
1 tsp apple cider vinegar
1/2 tsp granulated sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground black pepper

Instructions

1

Whisk together 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1/4 cup sour cream, 1 tsp apple cider vinegar, 1/2 tsp granulated sugar, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp ground black pepper in a large bowl.
2

Add 4 cups thawed frozen sweet peas, 1 cup cubed sharp cheddar cheese, 6 slices crumbled cooked bacon, and 1/4 cup finely diced red onion to the dressing bowl.
3

Toss gently until all ingredients are evenly coated.
4

Cover tightly and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.

Questions

Can I make Creamy Pea Salad dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, cubed, 1/4 cup sour cream. Swap the cheese for a plant-based melting cheese (expect a milder flavor); the sour cream for thick coconut yogurt with a squeeze of lemon. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

How long does Creamy Pea Salad keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it.

Can I halve or double Creamy Pea Salad?

Yes. As written it serves 6. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. There is no cooking pitfall here; the quantities simply scale.

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