Creamy Bacon Pea Salad
Serves: 6–8
Prep time: 15 min
Chill time: 30 min (optional)
Ingredients
4 cups frozen peas, thawed and drained
8 slices bacon, cooked crispy and crumbled
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
½ small red onion, finely diced
⅔ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup sour cream (for extra creaminess)
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
1 tsp sugar (optional)
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Optional add-ins
Chopped celery for extra crunch
Diced cheddar cubes instead of shredded cheese
Sunflower seeds
Chopped hard-boiled eggs
Instructions
Cook bacon until crispy, then let cool and crumble.
In a large bowl, whisk together mayo, sour cream, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper.
Add peas, cheese, red onion, and most of the bacon.
Toss until evenly coated.
Chill for 30 minutes if you have time.
Top with the remaining bacon before serving for maximum crunch.
Serving ideas
Great with grilled chicken
Perfect for BBQs and picnics
Serve alongside burgers or roasted meats
Tip: Add the bacon at the very end if making ahead so it stays crispy. 🍴
