Mom's the Best Lettuce Pea Salad

Discover the crispy, creamy delight of *Mom's the Best Lettuce Pea Salad*, a nostalgic dish that brings comfort to your table in just 15 minutes! Layers of fresh iceberg lettuce, sweet bursts of thawed peas, and bold red onion provide a refreshing base, while a luscious dressing of mayonnaise and sour cream ties everything together with tangy perfection. This crowd-pleasing salad is topped with shredded cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon for a savory crunch that’s utterly irresistible. Perfect for potlucks, family dinners, or as a make-ahead side dish, this vibrant, chilled salad is a summer favorite that wows with its balance of texture and flavor. Simple, satisfying, and bursting with wholesome goodness, it’s proof that Mom really does make the best!

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 head Iceberg lettuce
• 2 cups Frozen peas (thawed)
• 1 cup Mayonnaise
• 0.5 cup Sour cream
• 0.5 cup Red onion (thinly sliced)
• 1 cup Cheddar cheese (shredded)
• 0.5 cup Cooked bacon (crumbled)
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry the iceberg lettuce thoroughly. Tear it into bite-sized pieces and spread evenly across the base of a large salad bowl or 9x13-inch serving dish.

Step 2

Evenly distribute the thawed peas over the layer of lettuce.

Step 3

In a medium-sized bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, sour cream, salt, and black pepper until well combined. This will serve as the dressing.

Step 4

Spread the dressing mixture evenly over the peas to create a creamy layer.

Step 5

Sprinkle the thinly sliced red onions over the mayo layer, followed by the shredded cheddar cheese.

Step 6

Top the salad with crumbled bacon for added crunch and flavor.

Step 7

Cover the salad tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 8

Serve cold and enjoy this crisp, flavorful salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1863.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3584.1

Total Fat 290.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 74.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 531.0mg	0%
Sodium 4940.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 150.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 31.6g	0%
Total Sugars 50.4g
Protein 110.6g	0%

Vitamin D 24IU	0%
Calcium 1219.0mg	0%
Iron 12.0mg	0%
Potassium 3069.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 71.4%

Protein: 12.1%

Carbs: 16.5%