Yummy Summer Pea Salad


Here’s a delightful recipe for a pea salad with bacon and Cheddar cheese, featuring a tangy dressing that brings all the flavors together harmoniously.

Ingredients:

Salad:

  • 2 (6 ounce) packages frozen peas, thawed
  • 1 pound cooked bacon, chopped
  • 1 cup golden raisins
  • 1 (8 ounce) package shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1 sweet onion, chopped
  • 1/2 cup sunflower seeds

Dressing:

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons wine vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon white sugar, or to taste

Directions:

  1. Prepare Salad: In a large bowl, combine thawed peas, chopped bacon, golden raisins, shredded Cheddar cheese, chopped sweet onion, and sunflower seeds. Toss gently until evenly mixed.
  2. Make Dressing: In a separate small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, wine vinegar, and white sugar until the sugar is dissolved and the dressing is smooth.
  3. Combine: Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture. Toss gently until all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
  4. Chill: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
  5. Serve: Once chilled, give the salad a final toss before serving. Enjoy the delightful combination of flavors and textures!

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving):

  • Calories: 454.2
  • Protein: 15.3g (31% DV)
  • Carbohydrates: 22.1g (7% DV)
  • Fat: 35g (54% DV)
  • Cholesterol: 48.3mg (16% DV)
  • Sodium: 649.7mg (26% DV)