Pea Salad with Bacon (Printable Version)

Crispy bacon, cheddar cheese, and sweet dressing combine with green peas for a quick, delicious cold dish ready in 15 minutes.

# Ingredients:

→ Proteins

01 - 8 slices bacon, diced

→ Dressing

02 - 1/2 cup sour cream
03 - 1/4 cup mayonnaise
04 - 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
05 - 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
06 - 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
07 - 1/8 teaspoon pepper

→ Vegetables and Cheese

08 - 4 cups frozen peas, thawed
09 - 1/3 cup diced red onion
10 - 3/4 cup cubed sharp cheddar cheese

# Steps:

01 - In a large nonstick skillet, cook diced bacon until crispy. Transfer to a paper-towel lined plate to drain using a slotted spoon.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, sugar, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper until well combined.
03 - Add the thawed peas, diced red onion, cubed cheddar cheese, and crispy bacon to the dressing bowl. Gently stir to coat all ingredients completely.
04 - Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. Garnish with additional crispy bacon if desired and serve cold.

# Notes:

01 - Store any leftovers in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
02 - This salad is not suitable for freezing.