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:
- 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.
- 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.
- Combine: Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture. Toss gently until all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
- Chill: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
- 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)