Green Pea Salad
This simple green pea salad is the perfect summer side dish, made with frozen peas tossed with cherry tomatoes, onion, cheddar, and bacon in a creamy dill sauce, ready in under 10 minutes!
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 279kcal
Ingredients
- 4 cups frozen green peas thawed and drained
- 1 small red onion finely sliced (or half of a large onion)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup crispy bacon pieces cooked and crumbled
For the Dressing
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill chopped
- 3 tablespoons white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper or to taste
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the sour cream, mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, dill, and spices until well combined.
- Add the drained peas, tomato, diced red onion, bacon, and shredded cheddar to the bowl. Toss everything together until evenly coated in the salad dressing.
- Top with additional dill or bacon pieces. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate.
Notes
Storage
Refrigerate for 2-3 days in an airtight container.
Cooking Tips
- The bacon needs to be crispy before adding it to the salad, so it stays crunchy.
- Make sure the peas are almost completely defrosted and drained before adding to the salad, so it doesn't water down the dressing.
- This salad is best after being refrigerated for at least 30 minutes, because the flavors have a chance to come together.
- Taste the dressing before adding the peas. If it's too tangy, add a little bit more sugar. If it's too sweet, add a little bit of vinegar.
Nutrition
Calories: 279kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 488mg | Potassium: 403mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1096IU | Vitamin C: 46mg | Calcium: 121mg | Iron: 2mg
