Classic Southern Pea Salad
This Classic Southern Pea Salad is a delightful combination of sweet peas, crunchy bacon, and creamy dressing, making it a perfect side dish for barbecues and family gatherings. It’s easy to prepare and packed with flavor, ensuring it will be a hit at any meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Lunch
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 teaspoon celery seeds
- A sprinkle of cayenne pepper
- 1 (16-ounce) package frozen sweet peas, thawed
- 2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
- 4 to 6 slices of bacon, cooked and crumbled
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, mix together the thawed sweet peas, chopped hard-boiled eggs, crumbled bacon, chopped green onions, and shredded cheddar cheese.
- Sprinkle in the black pepper, salt, garlic powder, celery seeds, and a dash of cayenne. Stir well to evenly distribute the seasonings.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise and sour cream until smooth. Pour the dressing over the pea mixture and gently toss to coat all the ingredients.
- Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least an hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Serve this Classic Southern Pea Salad as a refreshing side dish.
Nutrition
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 90mg