This classic easy green Pea Salad recipe includes crispy bacon, cheddar cheese, red onion, and a sweet dressing, made in one bowl and in just 15 minutes. Serve cold and enjoy all year round!
Prep time: PT15M
Total time: PT15M
Rating
5 stars (151 reviews)
Keywords
pea salad, pea salad recipe
Ingredients
8 slices bacon (, diced)
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
4 cups frozen peas (, thawed)
1/3 cup diced red onion
3/4 cup cubed sharp cheddar cheese ((approximately the same size as the peas))
Categories
Salad
Cuisine
American
Steps
In a large nonstick skillet, cook the bacon until crispy. With a slotted spoon, transfer to a paper-towel lined plate to drain.
Put sour cream, mayonnaise, sugar, apple cider vinegar, coarse salt, and pepper in a large bowl; whisk to combine.
To the bowl, add peas, red onion, cheddar cheese, and the cooked crispy bacon; gently stir to coat completely.
Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving. Garnish with some crispy bacon and enjoy the salad cold.
Nutitrion
Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 265 kcal
Carbohydrates: 11 g
Protein: 9 g
Fat: 21 g
Saturated Fat: 8 g
Cholesterol: 36 mg
Sodium: 343 mg
Sugar: 6 g
Reviews
Tracy on 2025-09-19 (5 stars): I just made this. Took one taste then sat down with the bowl and a fork. Lol Super quick and easy and I just eyeballed most of the ingredients. Thank you for sharing
Judy Barger on 2025-09-16 (5 stars): Made it and the family devoured it! Just like the salad served in a local BBQ restaurant! Thanks for a great new addition to my menu choices.
Debora Dressel on 2025-08-22 (5 stars): Made this. It's as good as I remember from a salad buffet I used to eat at. Family loves it too!
LaDonna McCullough on 2025-08-19 (5 stars): I grew up in Midwest
I love pea salad
Your recipe was perfect
Looking forward to checking out many more of your recipes!
Doris Rhea on 2025-08-07 (5 stars): Very good and easy and quick to make.
Paula on 2025-07-26 (5 stars): Wonderful recipe for a classic salad! I added sliced water chestnuts and celery to make it the way it was served when I was young. Doing that really adds a tasty crunch. I brought it to a barbecue where it went perfectly with the burgers and baked beans that were served. Everyone liked it, even those that had never had it before. This recipe is a keeper!
Addie on 2025-07-16 (5 stars): I haven’t made pea salad in years. I fixed your recipe and it was a hit. The salad was easy to fix and was a perfect side dish. I made the recipe - but used Lesueur peas. I’ll be making this recipe more Often. I’ve put it in my permanent Recipe book.
Mary Harmon on 2025-07-14 (5 stars): First time making pea salad. It was very good. Took to a church dinner. It went over very well. Just a little bit brought home. I recommend this recipe. Will make again.
Shirley on 2025-07-05 (5 stars): Just made this salad for a 4th of July cookout tonight. WOW, it is delicious and will definitely make this again. I went EXACTLY by the recipe and I LOVE it when that happens. Thank you for sharing your awesome recipes!
Mary F on 2025-06-16 (5 stars): Great recipe. Mu husband didn’t even like peas and he asked me to make it again.
Michelle on 2025-06-15 (5 stars): Such a simple yet tasty salad
Tammy on 2025-06-14 (5 stars): I make this salad at least twice a week now! So super refreshing on a hot day.
El8ssa Ray on 2025-06-14 (5 stars): This very simple but very tasty.Recipe is spot on from my childhood and all the places that I know make it with love. I've made it several times but what I've noticed.Is that the sweet frozen peas are far superior in flavor than the fresh peas that I get at trader joe's and boil.
Melinda S on 2025-05-21 (5 stars): I have made this salad many times now! I love it.
Sherry on 2025-05-18 (5 stars): Made this today with grilled hamburgers & Brats, absolutely delicious! Made recipe as stated no changes, definitely a keeper
Jalna on 2025-05-12 (5 stars): Could I use fresh from my garden peas instead of frozen?
Jeanne staley on 2025-05-02 (5 stars): I love this recipe!
