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Delicious classic pea salad with bacon on a plate

Classic Pea Salad with Bacon

A delightful bowl of sweet peas, crispy bacon, and creamy cheddar cheese, making for a quick and family-friendly side dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups sweet peas Fresh or thawed from frozen
  • 6 slices bacon Cooked until crispy
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese, diced Choose sharp or mild based on preference
  • 1/2 cup onion, chopped Red or white onion can be used
Dressing
  • 1 tablespoon sugar Adjust for sweetness preference
  • 2 tablespoons white vinegar Can substitute with apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt To taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper Freshly ground preferred

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cook the bacon until crispy and crumble it into pieces.
  2. In a large bowl, combine sweet peas, crumbled bacon, diced cheddar cheese, and chopped onion.
  3. In a separate small bowl, whisk together sugar, white vinegar, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
  4. Pour the dressing over the pea mixture and stir to combine.
  5. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

This salad stays fresh for about 3 to 5 days in the fridge. It can be made ahead of time, stored in an airtight container, and can be served cold or gently warmed.