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Creamy Southern Pea Salad

Creamy Southern Pea Salad That's Perfect for Summer Gatherings

Creamy Southern Pea Salad brings together peas, bacon, and cheese in a rich, tangy dressing, making it a must-try dish for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups Frozen petite peas Thawed and drained
  • 4 large Eggs Hard-boiled and diced
  • 8 strips Bacon Cooked until crispy
  • 1 small Onion Finely diced
  • 1 cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese Shredded
  • 1 cup Celery Diced uniformly
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup Mayonnaise Hellmann's recommended
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream Daisy sour cream preferred
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika

Equipment

  • pot
  • skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • colander
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Hard-boil the eggs, cool under cold running water, peel and dice.
  2. Cook bacon in a skillet until crispy, then crumble.
  3. Thaw peas by draining and rinsing under cold water.
  4. Dice onion and celery into small pieces.
  5. Mix salt, pepper, garlic powder, cayenne, and smoked paprika.
  6. Combine peas, diced eggs, crumbled bacon, onion, celery, and cheddar cheese in a bowl.
  7. Whisk together mayonnaise and sour cream until smooth.
  8. Pour dressing over salad ingredients and gently fold together.
  9. Transfer to a serving bowl, cover, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 8gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure peas are well thawed and drained to maintain salad's texture. Chill for at least 2 hours for best flavor integration.

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