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    Creamy Pea Salad with Bacon

    Published: Jun 8, 2018 · Modified: Jun 2, 2021 by Anna 8 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Creamy Pea Salad made with green peas, cheddar, red onion and bacon tossed with light Ranch dressing. Great summer side dish for potlucks!

    Serve this salad with grilled chicken, baked pork chops or BBQ ribs. It's light and perfect for any time of year!

    Green pea salad with cheddar and bacon served in white bowl.

    The under-rated green peas get a center stage in summer's favorite side dish! This Creamy Pea Salad is a great way to enjoy them, paired with cheese, bacon and creamy dressing. It's perfect served cold with BBQ meat, sandwiches or mixed with cooked pasta for a great lunch salad.

    Creamy Pea Salad

    This Creamy Pea Salad with Bacon is a crowd-pleaser and can be made a day ahead. If you are worried about the onion overwhelming the dish, simply store it separately and add just before serving. I used my favorite creamy dressing recipe from the BLT Pasta Salad. It's perfect!

    Ingredients:

    • frozen green peas
    • cooked ham or chopped bacon
    • red onion
    • cubed cheddar cheese
    • mayo
    • sour cream
    • Ranch salad dressing
    • salt and pepper
    • chopped parsley

    How to make Creamy Pea Salad?

    • In a large bowl, combine the salad ingredients.
    • Mix together dressing ingredients.
    • Toss everything together.

    This recipe is very close to the old-fashioned pea salad, served for potlucks and get-togethers for generations. I skipped celery and used red onion instead of green. The dressing is made with mayo, sour cream and Ranch dressing. I skipped the vinegar and sugar.

    Green peas, red onion, cheddar, bacon and dressing in a white bowl, before tossing for a salad.

    Why are frozen peas better in this recipe?

    The reason I used frozen, green peas in this salad, is the texture. I like it better than from canned peas. You can use what you prefer, of course. Just make sure to drain and rinse them well before tossing with the rest of the ingredients. There is no need to thaw the frozen peas ahead of time. Simply mix everything together and by the time you are ready to serve this salad, the peas will be thawed.

    Close up on creamy green pea salad with bacon and cheddar.

    More salad recipes:

    • BLT Pasta Salad
    • Macaroni Egg Salad
    • German Potato Salad
    • Creamy Cucumber Tomato Salad

    If you like this recipe and make it, snap a photo and share it on INSTAGRAM! Tag me @crunchycreamysweet so I can check it out and leave a comment! 😀

    Pea salad in a bowl.

    Creamy Pea Salad

    Author: Anna
    This Creamy Pea Salad is made with frozen green peas, cheddar, red onion and bacon tossed with light Ranch dressing. Great summer side dish for potlucks!
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    chilling time 30 mins
    Total Time 10 mins
    Course Salad, Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6 people
    Calories 366 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    for salad:

    • 1 lb frozen green peas
    • 4 oz. mild cheddar
    • 1/2 cup chopped red onion
    • 6 slices bacon

    for dressing:

    • 1/4 cup mayo
    • 1/4 cup sour cream
    • 1/4 cup Ranch dressing
    • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
    • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

    Instructions
     

    • Cook bacon to crispy, cool and chop. Set aside.
    • Cube cheddar, set aside.
    • In a large mixing bowl, combine frozen peas (no need to thaw them), bacon, cubed cheddar and chopped onion. Toss gently.
    • In a measuring cup, combine mayo, sour cream, Ranch dressing, vinegar, salt, pepper and parsley. Mix well. Pour dressing over salad. Toss gently to coat.
    • Cover bowl with salad with saran wrap and chill for at least 30 minutes.

    Notes

    The reason I used frozen, green peas in this salad, is the texture. I like it better than from canned peas. You can use what you prefer, of course. Just make sure to drain and rinse them well before tossing with the rest of the ingredients. There is no need to thaw the frozen peas ahead of time. Simply mix everything together and by them time you are ready to serve this salad, the peas will be thawed.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 366kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Sodium: 638mg | Potassium: 293mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 940IU | Vitamin C: 33.3mg | Calcium: 174mg | Iron: 1.5mg
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    1. Maki says

      July 19, 2018 at 4:50 pm

      Can this be made a day ahead? It looks delicious and pretty!

      Reply
      • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

        July 19, 2018 at 10:50 pm

        Yes, you can store it in the fridge for 3 to 5 days. Bacon won't be as crispy so you can store it separately or make it the day you will serve the salad. I hope this helps!

        Reply
    2. Cathy @ Lemon Tree Dwelling says

      June 11, 2018 at 1:51 pm

      I don't even like peas (lol) but this looks amazing!

      Reply
    3. Krista says

      June 11, 2018 at 10:33 am

      This is a great side dish to all Summer BBQ's!

      Reply
    4. Dee says

      June 10, 2018 at 7:46 pm

      5 stars
      I love salads in the summer!

      Reply
    5. Erin says

      June 10, 2018 at 12:26 am

      5 stars
      Such a gorgeous salad! Must try this soon!

      Reply
    6. Nutmeg Nanny says

      June 08, 2018 at 9:17 pm

      I love peas and I love bacon...I need to make this!

      Reply
    7. Dorothy says

      June 08, 2018 at 9:10 pm

      I love that you used frozen peas. The texture is so much better! Can't wait to make this one!

      Reply

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