Description
This Spring Pea Salad Side Dish is a fresh, creamy, and flavorful recipe made with sweet green peas, crispy bacon, cheddar cheese, and a light tangy dressing. Perfect for spring gatherings, family meals, or as a refreshing side dish, it’s simple to prepare and full of comforting texture and taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups green peas (fresh or thawed)
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup cooked bacon, chopped
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the peas by thawing if frozen and patting dry.
- Finely chop the red onion and cook the bacon until crispy, then chop.
- In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- In a large bowl, combine peas, onion, bacon, and cheese.
- Add the dressing and gently mix until well coated.
- Sprinkle parsley and mix lightly.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
For extra crunch, add sunflower seeds or chopped nuts. You can substitute turkey bacon for a lighter option. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Best served chilled.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 25mg