Luby's Cafeteria Green Pea Salad
Experience the nostalgic flavors of Luby's Cafeteria with this Green Pea Salad—a creamy, savory, and slightly tangy classic that's perfect for any gathering. This no-cook recipe combines tender, sweet green peas with cubes of sharp cheddar cheese, crispy bacon crumbles, and crunchy bites of celery and red onion for a medley of vibrant textures and flavors. The rich and tangy dressing, made with mayonnaise, sour cream, apple cider vinegar, and a touch of sugar, ties all the ingredients together beautifully. Ready in just 15 minutes of prep time and served chilled, this refreshing salad is an effortless side dish that's sure to steal the spotlight at potlucks, barbecues, or weeknight dinners.
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Ingredients
- 4 cups frozen green peas
- 1 cup cheddar cheese
- 1 cup celery
- 0.5 cup red onion
- 0.75 cup mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon white sugar
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 cup crispy bacon crumbles
Directions
Step 1
In a large mixing bowl, add the frozen green peas. Allow them to thaw at room temperature for 10-15 minutes or rinse with cold water and drain thoroughly.
Step 2
Dice the cheddar cheese into small cubes and add it to the bowl with the peas.
Step 3
Finely chop the celery and red onion, then add them to the bowl.
Step 4
In a separate small bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together the mayonnaise, sour cream, sugar, apple cider vinegar, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
Step 5
Pour the dressing over the pea mixture in the large bowl. Gently stir until all ingredients are well coated, being careful not to mash the peas.
Step 6
Fold in the crispy bacon crumbles for added flavor and texture.
Step 7
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate the salad for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.
Step 8
Before serving, give the salad a quick stir and adjust the seasonings if needed. Serve chilled as a side dish or light appetizer.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1315.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3056.0 |
| Total Fat 227.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 55.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g | |
| Cholesterol 383.3mg | 0% |
| Sodium 4641.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 163.9g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 36.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 55.4g | |
| Protein 93.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 767.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 11.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2571.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories