Pea Salad with Bacon
This easy pea salad with bacon is creamy, crunchy, and full of smoky cheddar flavor.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 4 cups frozen peas thawed
- ½ cup prepared coleslaw dressing *see notes to make homemade
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup bacon bits
- ¼ cup finely diced red onion
Instructions
- Thaw peas and pat dry with a paper towel.
- In a large bowl, combine the peas, coleslaw dressing, cheddar cheese, bacon bits, and red onion. Toss until everything is well coated.
Notes
- To make dressing from scratch, combine ½ cup mayonnaise, 2 teaspoons granulated sugar, 1½ tablespoons white vinegar, and salt and pepper to taste.
- If making the salad ahead of time, hold off on adding the bacon bits and cheese until you are ready to serve so they don't get soggy.
Nutrition
Calories: 238kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 526mg | Potassium: 265mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 847IU | Vitamin C: 40mg | Calcium: 95mg | Iron: 2mg