Bright, vibrant, and bursting with flavor, “Pea Salad Very Pretty” is a crowd-pleasing side dish that lives up to its name. This quick and easy recipe combines tender, sweet frozen peas with crisp red onions, sharp cheddar cheese, and crumbled bacon for a blend of rich textures and bold, savory notes. A creamy dressing made from sour cream, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, and a touch of sugar ties everything together, delivering a perfect balance of tanginess and indulgence. Garnished with fresh parsley for a pop of color, this salad is as visually stunning as it is delicious. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s ideal for potlucks, picnics, and holiday gatherings. Serve it chilled to enjoy its refreshing and well-rounded flavors!
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Start by thawing the frozen peas. Place them in a colander and rinse under cold water until thawed. Drain well and set aside.
Finely dice half a red onion, and cut the sharp cheddar cheese into small cubes.
Crumble the crispy cooked bacon into bite-sized pieces.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the thawed peas, diced red onion, cubed cheddar cheese, and crumbled bacon.
Prepare the dressing by whisking together the sour cream, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and black pepper in a separate small bowl until smooth.
Pour the dressing over the pea mixture, gently stirring to coat all the ingredients evenly. Be careful not to mash the peas.
Chop the fresh parsley and sprinkle it over the salad as a garnish.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Best served cold as a side dish. Enjoy your Pea Salad Very Pretty!
Serving size | (1146.9g) |
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Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
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Calories | 2371.1 |
Total Fat 168.1g | 0% |
Saturated Fat 54.4g | 0% |
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g | |
Cholesterol 350.2mg | 0% |
Sodium 3120.8mg | 0% |
Total Carbohydrate 141.3g | 0% |
Dietary Fiber 34.5g | 0% |
Total Sugars 51.7g | |
Protein 85.4g | 0% |
Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
Calcium 1161.3mg | 0% |
Iron 10.9mg | 0% |
Potassium 2025.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories