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Old Fashioned Pea Salad

Old Fashioned Pea Salad: A Creamy Twist on a Classic Favorite

Old Fashioned Pea Salad is a nostalgic dish that blends vibrant peas, crispy bacon, and creamy dressing, perfect for gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups Frozen Peas Thawed
  • ½ cup Bacon Bits Can be omitted for a lighter version
  • 4 Chopped Hard-Boiled Eggs Optional for lighter salad
  • ½ cup Diced Red Onion Substitute with green onions for milder flavor
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese Reduce for lower calorie option
  • To taste Fresh Dill or Parsley For garnish
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup Mayonnaise Greek yogurt can be used for a lighter version
  • ½ cup Sour Cream Non-dairy sour cream can be used
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • spatula
  • whisk
  • Plastic Wrap

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Thaw the frozen peas at room temperature for about 10-15 minutes or rinse under cool water for 1-2 minutes.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, salt, and pepper. Whisk until smooth.
  3. In a large bowl, fold together peas, cheddar, red onion, hard-boiled eggs, and bacon bits.
  4. Pour dressing over the pea mixture and fold until coated.
  5. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  6. Before serving, garnish with fresh dill or parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 8gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best flavor, allow the salad to chill for longer than 30 minutes. Can be made a day ahead.

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