Classic Pea Salad
A refreshing and simple pea salad with a creamy dressing, perfect for potlucks and picnics.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 cups frozen peas thawed
- 0.5 cup red onion finely chopped
- 0.5 cup celery chopped
- 0.5 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 0.25 cup bacon bits
Dressing Ingredients
- 0.75 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a large bowl, combine the thawed peas, chopped red onion, chopped celery, shredded cheddar cheese, and bacon bits.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, sugar, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the pea mixture and stir gently until everything is well combined.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled.
Notes
This pea salad is best served cold. You can add other vegetables like bell peppers or hard-boiled eggs if desired.