Easter Pea Salad Recipes

PEA SALAD

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It's Easter week, so here's a recipe for a fantastic salad you can serve during the holiday (and all of your spring occasions!). We'll show you how to make the salad right here.

Categories Easter spring comfort food salad side dish

Time 15m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1/3 c. sour cream
1 tbsp. mayonnaise
Salt and pepper
1 tbsp. white vinegar
4 c. frozen green peas, almost totally thawed
8 slices bacon, cooked until crisp and chopped
1/2 small red onion, halved and sliced very thin
6 oz. cheddar or American cheese, cut into small cubes
3 tbsp. minced fresh parsley

Steps:

Mix the sour cream, mayonnaise, salt, pepper, and vinegar together to make the dressing. Add more salt and pepper to taste.
Stir 2/3 of the dressing into the peas until the peas are coated. Gently stir in the bacon, onion, cheese, and parsley until all combined. Taste and adjust seasonings. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate 2 to 4 hours before serving. (Pop the extra dressing in the fridge, too.)
Remove from the fridge and stir in the rest of the dressing to your liking. Sprinkle with more parsley before serving.

PEA SALAD

Pea Salad image

This Classic Creamy Pea Salad with Bacon is a delicious combination of sweet peas, bacon, cheddar cheese, red onion and a simple, zesty dressing. This simple side dish is perfect for the summer months and is a welcome addition to potlucks, cookouts, BBQs, and baby showers! Perfect for small or large gatherings, this easy side salad can be pulled together in just minutes and can also be made up to three days in advance.

Provided by Trish - Mom On Timeout

Categories Salad Side Dish

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

16 ounces frozen petite peas
4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese (cubed)
1/2 small red onion (diced)
1/4 pound bacon (cooked and finely chopped)
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

Remove peas from freezer and place in a colander and allow to slightly thaw while preparing the dressing.
In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, sugar, apple cider vinegar, salt, and black pepper.
Add the peas, bacon, cheddar cheese, and red onion and fold/stir to combine.
Chill the salad for at least one hour before serving. The salad can be made up to 3 days in advance.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291 kcal, Carbohydrate 11 g, Protein 9 g, Fat 24 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Cholesterol 38 mg, Sodium 430 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving

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