Pea Salad with a Twist

Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and refreshing Pea Salad with a Twist! Packed with tender blanched peas, crispy crumbled bacon, tangy red onion, creamy feta cheese, and a sprinkling of toasted sliced almonds, this colorful dish delivers a perfect balance of flavor and texture. Fresh mint leaves add an unexpected herbal brightness, while the rich homemade dressing—featuring mayonnaise, sour cream, apple cider vinegar, and a touch of honey—ties everything together seamlessly. Ready in just 25 minutes, this easy-to-make salad is chilled to perfection, making it ideal for potlucks, family dinners, or summer gatherings. With its sweet, salty, and savory layers of flavor, this unique take on classic pea salad is guaranteed to be the star of your table! Keywords: pea salad recipe, easy pea salad, bacon salad, summer salad ideas, mint salad recipe.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 cups frozen peas
• 6 slices bacon
• 0.5 red onion
• 0.5 cup feta cheese
• 3 tablespoons fresh mint leaves
• 0.25 cup sliced almonds
• 0.5 cup mayonnaise
• 0.25 cup sour cream
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Bring a medium-sized pot of water to a boil. Add the frozen peas and blanch them for 2-3 minutes until tender but still vibrant green. Drain and transfer the peas to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Once cooled, drain thoroughly and set aside.

Step 2

Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Once cooled, crumble into small pieces and set aside.

Step 3

Thinly slice the red onion and chop the fresh mint leaves into small pieces.

Step 4

In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the sliced almonds for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until lightly golden and fragrant. Remove from heat and let cool.

Step 5

In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 6

In a large mixing bowl, combine the peas, crumbled bacon, sliced red onion, feta cheese, chopped mint, and toasted almonds.

Step 7

Pour the dressing over the pea mixture and gently toss everything together until evenly coated.

Step 8

Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 9

Serve cold and enjoy a refreshing salad with a delightful twist!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(924.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2043.4

Total Fat 149.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 32.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.4g
Cholesterol 260.7mg	0%
Sodium 3183.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 121.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 30.9g	0%
Total Sugars 41.6g
Protein 62.9g	0%

Vitamin D 19.7IU	0%
Calcium 709.4mg	0%
Iron 10.0mg	0%
Potassium 1885.0mg	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: 64.6%

Protein: 12.1%

Carbs: 23.3%