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Bacon Pea Salad. Are you looking for a tasty side dish that needs no cooking on a hot day?
This Bacon Pea Salad is a classic, cool dish that tastes sweet, salty, and smoky all at once.
It is perfect for summer barbecues, friendly potlucks, or big holiday meals.
With simple and budget-friendly ingredients, you can quickly make a deli-style salad in just a few minutes.
This recipe is made for busy people who want something easy that can be prepared ahead and taken anywhere.
This chilled Bacon Pea Salad combines sweet green peas, crispy bacon, and a smooth mayo and sour cream dressing. It is simple, quick, and perfect for picnics, barbecues, and gatherings. Every bite is crunchy, creamy, and full of flavor. A refreshing side dish everyone enjoys in warm weather meals together.
Why This Recipe Works
- This salad works because it brings together different tastes and textures in a balanced way.
- Sweet green peas balance the salty, smoky flavor of bacon.
- Mayonnaise and sour cream create a creamy base that holds everything together.
- A small amount of vinegar and sour cream makes it feel lighter and not too heavy.
- A small amount of sugar helps bring out natural vegetable sweetness.
- When chilled, all the flavors mix and become even better.
- Salt draws flavor from the onion and spreads it through the salad.
- You get soft peas, crunchy bacon, and a smooth creamy dressing in every bite.
Key Ingredient Notes
Frozen peas: Use frozen peas because they stay firm and bright green. Canned peas become soft and mushy.
Bacon: Thick bacon adds a smoky, crunchy flavor that makes this salad special.
Sour cream and mayonnaise: These make a creamy dressing that sticks well to the peas and tastes rich but balanced.
Red onion: Small chopped pieces give a sharp taste and a nice purple color.
This chilled Bacon Pea Salad combines sweet green peas, crispy bacon, and a smooth mayo and sour cream dressing. It is simple, quick, and perfect for picnics, barbecues, and gatherings. Every bite is crunchy, creamy, and full of flavor. A refreshing side dish everyone enjoys in warm weather meals together.
Ingredients
- 4 cups frozen peas, thawed
- 8 slices thick-cut bacon, cooked and chopped
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup finely diced red onion
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Bacon Pea Salad: Directions
- Thaw the frozen peas and drain any extra water.
- Cook the bacon until crispy, then chop it into small pieces and let it cool.
- In a large bowl, mix mayonnaise, sour cream, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
- Add peas, bacon, and red onion into the bowl.
- Mix everything gently until well coated with the dressing.
- Taste and adjust salt or pepper if needed.
- Cover and chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour so flavors blend well.
- Stir before serving and add parsley if you like.
