Creamy Pea Salad

Name: Creamy Pea Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 7 min
Total time: 22 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 16 oz frozen green peas, thawed (do not cook); 6 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled; 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, cubed or shredded; 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated; 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced; 3/4 cup mayonnaise; 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar or lemon juice; 1 tsp sugar; Salt and pepper to taste

A classic Midwestern potluck salad: sweet peas, crunchy bacon, sharp cheddar, and red onion in a creamy dressing.

Total time

22 min

Serves

6

Difficulty

Medium

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Essentials · serves 6

16 oz frozen green peas, thawed (do not cook) 6 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, cubed or shredded 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced 3/4 cup mayonnaise 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar or lemon juice 1 tsp sugar Salt and pepper to taste

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The preparation

7 steps, about 22 minutes start to finish.

01
Cook the bacon until crispy. Drain and crumble. Set aside.
02
In a large bowl, combine the thawed peas, crumbled bacon, cheddar, Parmesan, and red onion.
03
In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper.
04
Pour the dressing over the pea mixture and stir gently to coat.
05
Taste and adjust seasoning.
06
Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight. The salad is better after the flavors have had time to meld.
07
Stir before serving and adjust seasoning again if needed.

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“Just thaw the peas, don't cook them, so they stay firm and sweet instead of going mushy in the dressing. Give it at least four hours in the fridge, because this salad genuinely tastes better once everything has had time to mingle.”

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