Easy Creamy Pea Salad Recipe

One of the classic side dishes that will always be a family favorite is this easy creamy pea salad. You can never go wrong with The Stay At Home Chef‘s recipe. It is packed with delicious flavors and different textures. Most people love preparing this side dish every spring and summer since it is served cold, but you can definitely enjoy it all year round as it uses frozen peas.

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It is jam-packed with green peas, cheddar cheese, bacon, red onion, and a flavorful dressing. Making this salad is super easy and won’t even take more than 10 minutes to prepare. It is a staple for potlucks, Holidays, baby showers, or any gathering. You can serve it with any grilled chicken, grilled shrimp, burger, deviled eggs, steak kabobs, and a lot more.

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Easy Pea Salad Ingredients

• 4 cups of frozen green peas
• 6 ounces sharp cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup of cooked crumbled bacon
• 1/2 medium red onion (thinly sliced or diced)
• 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons of sour cream
• 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon of dried dill
• 1/2 teaspoon of salt
• 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper

How to Make Pea Salad At Home

Step 1:

Start by placing the peas in a microwave safe bowl, then microwave in 90 second increments. Stir in between until they are barely thawed.

Step 2:

Cut the cheddar cheese into small cubes or you can shred it. Add the cheese into the peas, followed by the crumbled bacon and red onion. Stir until well combined.

Step 3:

Add the sour cream, mayo, apple cider vinegar, dried dill, salt, and pepper into the cheese and peas mixture. Mix until well combined. Make a taste test and add more salt and pepper if needed.

Step 4:

Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least an hour before serving. Enjoy!

Easy Creamy Pea Salad Recipe