Ingredients
– 8 slices bacon, diced
– 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 pepper
– 4 cups frozen peas, thawed
– 1/3 cup diced red onion
– 3/4 cup cubed sharp cheddar cheese (about the size of peas)
Instructions
1-Cook the bacon: Cook the bacon in a large nonstick skillet until crispy, then drain it on paper towels.
2-Make the dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together the sour cream, mayonnaise, granulated sugar, apple cider vinegar, coarse salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
3-Combine ingredients: Add the thawed frozen peas, diced red onion, cubed sharp cheddar cheese, and cooked bacon to the dressing. Gently stir to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated.
4-Chill and serve: Cover the bowl and refrigerate the salad for at least 1 hour before serving. Garnish with extra crispy bacon if desired, and serve it cold.
Last Step:
Please leave a rating and comment letting us know how you liked this recipe! This helps our business to thrive and continue providing free, high-quality recipes for you.Notes
❄ Use thawed frozen petite peas to keep their sweetness, color, and crunch.
🥓 Bacon adds a savory contrast that balances the salad’s sweetness.
🧅 Experiment with different onion varieties or add extras like hard-boiled eggs or water chestnuts for added texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Chilling time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook (besides bacon cooking)
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian (if bacon substituted or omitted)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/3 cup
- Calories: 265 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 343 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 36 mg