Ingredients
8 slices bacon, diced and cooked until crisp
4 cups frozen peas, fully thawed
3/4 cup sharp cheddar cheese, cubed
1/3 cup diced red onion
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
1. Dice the bacon and cook in a skillet over medium heat until crisp. Drain on paper towels.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, sugar, vinegar, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
3. Add the thawed peas, diced red onion, cubed cheese, and crispy bacon to the dressing.
4. Gently fold to coat all ingredients evenly with the dressing.
5. Cover and refrigerate the salad for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld.
6. Just before serving, give the salad a gentle stir and garnish with extra crispy bacon or fresh parsley if desired.
Last Step:
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❄️ Use frozen petite peas for the best color and texture.
🥓 For best presentation, add bacon just before serving if made in advance.
🧀 Sharp cheddar cheese adds bold flavor, but feel free to substitute with your preferred cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Chilling: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/3 cup
- Calories: 265 kcal
- Sugar: 6 grams
- Sodium: 343 mg
- Fat: 21 grams
- Saturated Fat: 8 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 11 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 9 grams
- Cholesterol: 36 mg