Creamy Pea Salad with Bacon

4.92 from 12 votes

Creamy Pea Salad with Bacon is a popular southern dish that is filled with crunchy peas, crispy bacon, chopped red onions, and cheddar cheese. This is an easy to make side dish that is perfect for your next potluck!

Prep Time10

Cook Time5

Total Time15

Course: Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: creamy pea salad, creamy pea salad with bacon, pot luck salad

Servings: people

Author: Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

2 pounds peas thawed
1/2 cup red onion chopped
1 1/2 cup cheddar cheese cubed
8 slices bacon cooked and chopped
3 Tablespoons parsley chopped
1/2 cup sour cream
3 Tablespoons mayonnaise
1 Tablespoon cider vinegar
1 Tablespoon sugar

Instructions

In a large bowl add the peas, red onion, cheddar cheese, bacon and parsley.
In a small bowl whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, cider vinegar, and sugar.
Pour the creamy mixture in the large bowl over the peas. Toss until the peas are fully coated. Chill for 30 minutes before serving.

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Notes

Originally Posted May 14, 2019

Updated March 3, 2023

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