A perfect spring side dish! Green Pea Salad with cheddar cheese and bacon, tossed in a creamy sauce made with mayo, sour cream, and more.
The ideal dish to bring to a potluck or picnic is pea salad. It’s light, nutritious, and delicious. This dish is packed with peas, onion, cheddar cheese, and dill and will become your new favorite summer salad!
Look no further for a light and a delicious side dish to take to your next potluck with this pea salad recipe. It’s ideal for summer parties, and it’s also simple to prepare! Follow the easy measures below, and you’ll have a delectable salad that everyone will enjoy.
Pulled directly from great-grandma’s recipe box. This super simple side dish is something our family has been making for decades.
I’m sure it is because it only calls for ingredients that my great-grandmother always kept on hand. Back in the day, she didn’t use canned or frozen peas though – she was pulling the peas right out of the pod from the garden.
Here are some commonly asked questions
What is pea salad?
Green Pea Salad is a dish made of cooked peas, usually with other ingredients such as onions, celery, and mayonnaise. It is often served as a side dish or a starter.
Green Pea Salad is a fantastic side dish for any springtime meal. It’s simple to make and bursting with fresh, delicious flavor.
Can you use frozen peas for pea salad?
Yes, frozen peas can be substituted for fresh ones. If you’re using frozen peas, bring them to a cold state rather than using them frozen. If your peas are mushy, they’ll smash during the mixing process and we don’t want that! This is a frequent problem with canned peas, which is why I advise against it.
That being said – I don’t like to eat peas if they are too firm. So I usually cook/boil them until they are firm enough to hold up to mixing but soft on the inside. But that is just my personal preference.
What main meals go well with pea salad?
This is a side dish that goes well with almost any main meal. You can serve it inside tacos or wraps, on top of lettuce for a salad, or by itself as an appetizer. It is also a wonderful way to balance out dishes commonly found at a cookout or barbecue.
This pea salad is so easy to make! So, if you’re looking for a delicious dish that doesn’t take much time at all, this recipe is for you! Print out the recipe card, gather the ingredients, and have fun making your own pea salad today!
Here are some of our favorite meals to serve this with…
- Sheet Pan Chicken Thighs
- Easy Buttermilk Fried Chicken
- Oven-Baked Pork Chops
- Air Fryer Cod
- Beef & Mushroom Kabobs
- Easy Beef Brisket
- Grilled Chicken Wings
- Pressure Cooker Brown Sugar Ham
How healthy are frozen green peas?
Frozen peas are one of the healthiest vegetables available. They’re high in protein, vitamins, minerals, and fiber. Peas are a common ingredient in vegetarian and vegan diets since they can be used to replace the protein you receive from meat. They’re also simple to produce and inexpensive to purchase.
Do you have to cook frozen peas?
No, peas are not only good for your health; they’re also a wonderful source of nutrients. When you eat raw peas, they have a delightful and sweet flavor. Frozen peas, on the other hand, should be avoided. It might harm your teeth if you consume them frozen; they have a granular texture and bland taste.
How do I thaw frozen green peas?
Soak them for a few minutes in warm water or microwave for 30 seconds at a time to bring them up to temperature.
Are peas ok on a keto diet?
Peas are not included in most low carbohydrate diets, including the keto diet. This is because peas contain sugars and starches that can quickly turn into sugar during digestion.
Although peas are healthy, they do contain carbohydrates so it may be best to avoid them if you’re on a keto diet or watching your carb intake.
However, if you’re looking for low-carb diet options, you can replace the peas with chopped lettuce or cucumber. It – of course – won’t be pea salad anymore. But you get the idea.
Ingredients in Pea Salad
- frozen peas – warmed
- cheddar cheese – cubed
- red onion – slivered
- real bacon bits
- mayonnaise
- sour cream
- apple cider vinegar
- dried dill
- salt
- pepper
Is it OK to eat raw peas?
Yes, fresh garden peas can be eaten raw. In their uncooked form, the raw sugar pea is crunchy and sweet with a fresh, clean flavor. They’re high in vitamins C, A, B-complex Vitamins, magnesium, and potassium if you add them to your dish fresh.
How to Make Pea Salad
- Prepare the peas, chop the onions, and cube the cheese.
- Place them all in a large mixing bowl.
- Then add the bacon, mayonnaise, sour cream, apple cider vinegar, dill, salt and pepper.
- Fold until fully combined.
- Eat immediately or cover and place in the fridge, until you’re ready to serve it.
Can I make pea salad the night before?
Yes, you can store this pea salad recipe in the refrigerator for up to three days before using it. Just make sure the pea salad is stored in an airtight container or wrapped tightly with plastic wrap. This step allows you to skip the thawing process since the peas will thaw on their own in the fridge.
Can pea salad be frozen?
No. This pea salad recipe is not the type of salad you can freeze. The dairy involved with the salad turns out pretty gross after thawing. Prepare this salad the day of or the day before you plan to serve it.
Tips for making pea salad
- There are quite a few variations to this recipe since it’s been around for a long time. However, this combination is pretty classic. So, try it and adjust to your preferences.
- You can swap the mayonnaise for miracle whip and the cubed cheese for shredded, if it’s preferred.
- Do not over warm your peas. You simply want to warm them enough to where they’re not frozen, but not piping hot. You want them to still be cold, as this will save you chilling time. If you overheat the peas, no problem, just chill the salad before serving.
- This salad will keep in the fridge, covered properly, for up to 5 days. An airtight container would be best. I do not recommend freezing this salad due to the dairy it contains.
Products I love when making this pea salad…
This pea salad recipe is SUPER EASY and delicious – and if you’re like me, then you maybe already have some of these items on hand OR maybe you have never made a side dish like this before, & you might be a bit nervous – but you’re going to love it. I have made a list below of the things I absolutely can’t live without when it comes to making this simple cold salad recipe. (you can also SHOP MY FAVORITES in my store)
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Green Pea Salad
Ingredients
- 32 ounces frozen peas warmed
- 8 ounces cheddar cheese cubed
- 1 red onion slivered
- 3 ounces real bacon bits
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- ⅓ cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the peas, chop the onions, and cube the cheese.
- Place them all in a large mixing bowl.
- Then add the bacon, mayonnaise, sour cream, apple cider vinegar, dill, salt and pepper.
- Fold until fully combined.
- Eat immediately or cover and place in the fridge, until you’re ready to serve it.
Nutritional information for the recipe is provided as a courtesy and is approximate. Please double-check with your own dietary calculator for the best accuracy. We at Yummi Haus cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information given for any recipe on this site.
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