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    Aug 3, 2020 by Melinda O'Malley Keckler · This post may contain affiliate links · this blog generates income via ads.

    Creamy Pea Salad

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    Creamy Pea Salad is the perfect blend of extra sharp cheddar cheese, celery and red onions. This recipe has it all, texture, crunch, sweet and savory and oh yes, there's crispy bacon in there too. I could eat this all day. Just mix in the creamy sauce, and voila - you've prepared a family favorite side dish in minutes.

    Pea salad in a glass serving bowl on an outdoor table.
    This is one of my favorite side to serve in the summer. But it's delicious year around! Look at those bright green peas, so full of sweet flavor.

    Great Combo of Ingredients

    This is a recipe I've been tinkering with over the years, but have now settled on this combination of ingredients for Creamy Pea Salad. It makes a big bowl of salad, but doubling the recipe might be a good call since it goes so fast. If you are a fan of peas, you may also want to try my Four P Salad.

    Pea salad ingredients: bacon, cheese, celery, bacon and red onions.
    These are ingredients available all year long, so this is a go-to side dish anytime you need a real show-stopper for the table.
    Do I cook the peas first?

    Nope, there's no need to cook the peas. It's OK if the peas are still a little frozen when you mix this up. But to defrost the peas ahead of time remove the bag of peas from the freezer and place in the fridge. Easy! They'll defrost in no time. Sometimes if I'm in a big rush, I'll place the bag on the kitchen counter to defrost, but the fridge is the best option.

    Celery stalks in a small pile on a cutting board.
    While peas and bacon are what most folks will remember about this salad, the crunchy celery has a big impact in every bite.

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    Pea salad in a glass serving bowl on an outdoor table.

    Creamy Pea Salad

    Sweet little peas mix perfectly with extra sharp cheddar cheese, celery and red onions. This recipe has it all, texture, crunch, sweet and savory and oh yes, there's crispy bacon in there too.
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    Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Refrigerate Before Serving: 1 hour hour
    Servings: 8 people, as a side
    Calories: 481kcal
    Author: Melinda O'Malley Keckler

    Ingredients 

    • 1, 28 ounce bag frozen peas thawed
    • 1 ½ cup celery finely chopped (about four stalks)
    • ¼ cup red onion finely chopped
    • 1 cup bacon cooked and crumbled
    • 1 cup extra sharp cheddar cheese shredded
    • 1 cup non-fat Greek yogurt
    • ¾ cup mayonnaise
    • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
    • 1 tablespoon sugar
    • salt and pepper to your liking - or about ¼ teaspoon of each

    Instructions

    • In a large bowl combine the first five ingredients. In another small bowl, combine yogurt, mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper to create the sauce. Add the sauce to the peas and other ingredients and stir until combined. Refrigerate for at least an hour before serving.
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    Nutrition

    Calories: 481kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 12gFat: 39gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 48mgSodium: 320mgPotassium: 361mgFiber: 5gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 41mgCalcium: 168mgIron: 2mg

    Please note, the nutrition details are estimated using a food database and are offered here only as a guideline for informational purposes.

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