Green Pea Salad
Green Pea Salad is a delicious and refreshing side dish perfect for any occasion. Made with green peas, crunchy bacon, and tangy dressing, it is sure to be a crowd pleaser.
Are you looking for more ways to add peas to your diet? Check out this Slow Cooker Chicken and Noodles and this Easy Chicken Fried Rice which can add more peas to your meal rotation.
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❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- It’s incredibly easy to make with just a handful of simple, fresh ingredients.
- Perfect for potlucks, picnics, or quick lunches. This salad is always a crowd-pleaser.
- The creamy dressing pairs beautifully with the crisp, sweet peas for a delicious contrast.
🛒Ingredients
We’ve made this list to help you save time on your next trip to the grocery store. You can find the full amounts needed in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post.
- frozen peas
- cooked bacon
- shredded cheddar cheese
- shredded mozzarella cheese
- diced red onion
- mayonnaise
- salt and black pepper
🔪 How to Make Green Pea Salad
This is a quick overview of the steps needed to make this recipe. You can find the full instructions in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the peas, bacon, red onion, and shredded
cheese.
- Add the mayo to the bowl of ingredients.
- Season with salt and pepper and toss to coat.
- Chill for at least one hour before serving.
🥄 Equipment
To make this salad, you will need the following kitchen tools:
- plastic wrap
- large mixing bowl
- sharp knife or kitchen scissors
🥫 Storage
Store the salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Before serving, give it a good stir to redistribute the dressing.
Serve With
This pea and bacon salad is perfect for bringing to potlucks, picnics, or BBQs. We like to pair it with these Grilled Chicken Kabobs and a side of this Grilled Corn with Cilantro Lime Butter.
💭 Tips
- Blanch the peas for the perfect texture: If you’re using fresh peas, blanching them quickly in boiling water and then shocking them in an ice bath can give them a vibrant green color and just the right amount of tenderness.
- Make ahead for convenience: This salad tastes even better after the flavors have had time to meld together, so feel free to prepare it a day in advance.
- Add extra crunch: Toss in some slivered almonds or sunflower seeds for a little extra crunch.
⁉️ FAQ
Do you have questions about this green pea salad recipe? Here are the answers to the most commonly asked questions.
Yes, you can use canned peas for pea salad, but fresh or frozen peas are generally recommended for the best texture and flavor. If you decide to use canned peas, make sure to drain and rinse them thoroughly before adding them to the salad to remove any excess sodium and improve their taste.
Pea salad is traditionally served cold, making it a perfect dish for summer picnics, potlucks, or as a refreshing side. After preparing the salad, allow it to chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving to enhance the flavors.
🍽 More Salad Recipes
Do you enjoy salads? If so, try these delicious recipes:
- Hot Honey Chicken Salad
- Mexican Street Corn Coleslaw
- Grinder Sub Salad
🧾Recipe Card
Want to make this recipe? Print the recipe card below, or pin this recipe, so you can find it later.
Green Pea Salad
Equipment
- Knife
- large mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 16 ounces frozen peas thawed and drained
- 6 strips of bacon cooked and chopped into small pieces
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup diced red onion
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: Make sure your peas are fully thawed and drained of any excess water.
- Dice the red onion, chop the cooked bacon, and shred the cheese if needed.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the peas, bacon, red onion, shredded cheese, and mayonnaise. Stir until everything is evenly coated.
- Add salt and pepper to taste, then stir again to evenly distribute the seasonings throughout the salad.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. For the best flavor, let it chill for several hours or overnight — this gives the ingredients time to meld together.
- Serve: Before serving, give the salad a good stir to redistribute the mayo that may have settled.
Disclaimer
Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and proportion sizes.
This is a great salad. I loved the flavors and texures. I’ll be making this all summer.