I always loved a Tangy Pea Salad when I was growing up. All the sweet peas that burst open with every bite are a summer staple to me..
My kids not so much.. They love the peas and tangy dressing, but would be ok without the rest. I should have made them a deconstructed Pea Salad, with Bacon and Cheddar optional.. One picked out all the bacon, and another the cheddar cheese cubes..lol..
I always use frozen sweet peas to make pea salad, since they always retain their shape so nicely, with a soft creamy center. I made my dressing a little lighter using non-fat greek yogurt. I prefer to make Pea Bacon Salad recipe a few hours in advance to allow the flavors to mingle in the fridge.
There's probably a million different Pea Salad recipes, but here's how I made my Pea Salad recipe:
In a small bowl whisk together:
- 1/2 cup Greek Yogurt
- 2 tablespoons Sugar
- 2 tablespoons White Wine Vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon Granulated Garlic
Allow 16 ounces Frozen Sweet Peas to thaw.
Add:
- 1 cup Cubed Cheddar Cheese
- 4 slices Cooked Chopped Bacon
- 2 tablespoons Chopped Parley
Add:
- 1/4 cup Chopped Jarred Roasted Red Peppers
- 1/4 cup Chopped Red Onion
Toss with dressing, and refrigerate for a minimum of an hour to allow the flavors to mingle.
Make sure to grab the handy-dandy printable recipe below!
You might love these other Salad Recipes:
- Mediterranean Couscous Salad
- Beet Orange Salad
- Broccoli Salad
- Green Bean Salad Recipe
- Asian Cucumber Salad
- Dill Potato Salad
- Ripe Olive Potato Salad
Yield: 10
Tangy Pea Bacon Salad
Pea Salad with Bacon and Cheddar Cheese is an easy side salad recipe to make. Delicious for gatherings from Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch.
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prep time: 1 H & 15 Mcook time: total time: 1 H & 15 Mingredients:
Creamy Tangy Dressing
- 1/2 cup Greek Yogurt
- 2 tablespoons Sugar
- 2 tablespoons White Wine Vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon Granulated Garlic
Pea Bacon Salad
- 16 ounces Frozen Sweet Peas, Thawed
- 1 cup Cubed Cheddar Cheese
- 4 slices Bacon, Cooked and Chopped
- 1/4 cup Jarred Roasted Red Peppers, Chopped
- 1/4 cup Red Onion, Chopped
- 2 tablespoons Parsley, Chopped
instructions:
How to cook Tangy Pea Bacon Salad
Creamy Tangy Dressing
- Mix all ingredients until well combined.
Pea Bacon Salad
- Add all ingredients to a bowl. Toss with dressing until well combined.
- Refrigerate for a minimum of an hour.
Calories
131.56
131.56
Fat (grams)
6.35
6.35
Sat. Fat (grams)
3.10
3.10
Carbs (grams)
10.54
10.54
Fiber (grams)
2.08
2.08
Net carbs
10.37
10.37
Sugar (grams)
5.80
5.80
Protein (grams)
8.24
8.24
Sodium (milligrams)
325.05
325.05
Cholesterol (grams)
18.19
18.19
Calories are estimated.
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I love, love, love this salad! I just happen to have some fresh peas that would be fabulous with all of these exciting ingredients. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThis salad looks delicious! I will make this at home.
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