Classic Creamy Pea Salad
Experience the embrace of our Classic Creamy Pea Salad, a dish that combines the familiar charm of fresh garden peas with the indulgent richness of cheddar cheese and the irresistible crunch of crispy bacon. With every spoonful you'll savor a medley of textures and flavors expertly blended in a dressing that carries a gentle tang of apple cider vinegar. This salad is more than a side dish; it's a voyage to the heartwarming essence of homemade cooking, an ode, to simple ingredients harmonizing into an unforgettable symphony of taste that elevates ordinary meals into extraordinary feasts.
8 Servings
Ingredients
- 1/2 c sour cream
- 1/2 c mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 tsp salt plus more to taste as needed
- 4 c frozen peas thawed
- 8 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
- 1/2 medium red onion diced
- 1 1/2 c cheddar cheese cubed small
Instructions
- To prepare the dressing take a bowl. Whisk together the sour cream, mayonnaise, sugar, apple cider vinegar and salt until you achieve a smooth consistency.
- Next add the peas, bacon, diced red onion and cubed cheddar cheese to the same bowl.
- Gently stir all the ingredients together until they are well coated, with the dressing.
- Now it's time to chill! Place the salad in the refrigerator for 1 hour so that all those delicious flavors can come together.
- When ready to serve you can garnish with bacon if desired. Serve this Classic Creamy Pea Salad chilled and enjoy!
Notes
It's super easy to turn our Classic Creamy Pea Salad into a gluten-free version! The trick is to pay attention to one ingredient. The bacon. Although the other ingredients, in our salad are naturally gluten-free some brands of bacon might have additives or seasonings that contain gluten. To make sure your salad is completely safe, for people who're sensitive to gluten choose bacon that has a gluten-free label.