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Creamy Southern Pea Salad

Creamy Southern Pea Salad for a Crowd-Pleasing Delight

Creamy Southern Pea Salad is a delightful mix of tender peas, crispy bacon, and zesty dressing, perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups Frozen petite peas Thawed and drained
  • 4 large Eggs Hard-boiled, diced into ½-inch pieces
  • 6 strips Bacon Crispy, crumbled
  • 1 small Onion Diced; yellow or red
  • 1 cup Cheddar cheese Shredded; sharp variety
  • 1 cup Celery Diced
For the Dressing
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon Garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon Cayenne pepper Adjust to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon Smoked paprika Adjust to taste
  • 1 cup Mayonnaise Hellmann's or vegan substitute
  • ½ cup Sour cream Can use coconut sour cream as a vegan option

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Colander
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Hard-Boil the eggs by submerging in cold water, boiling, then sitting for 10 minutes before placing in ice bath to cool.
  2. Cook the bacon in a skillet until crispy, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain on paper towels and crumble.
  3. Thaw and drain the peas in a colander for 2 to 3 minutes.
  4. Dice the onion and celery into uniform pieces for consistent texture.
  5. Mix seasonings: salt, pepper, garlic powder, cayenne, and smoked paprika in a small bowl.
  6. In a large bowl, combine peas, eggs, bacon, onion, celery, and cheddar cheese, tossing carefully.
  7. Prepare the dressing by whisking together mayonnaise and sour cream.
  8. Fold the dressing into the salad mixture gently.
  9. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight, to enhance flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 12gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This salad is versatile; feel free to customize ingredients or make it a day ahead for optimal flavor.

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