Irresistibly Creamy Southern Pea Salad for Any Gathering

This Southern Pea Salad features sweet peas, bacon, and cheddar in a creamy dressing, making it an effortless addition to any gathering.

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Prep Time 20

Chilling Time 2

Total Time 2 20

Servings: 6 servings

Course: Appetizers

Cuisine: Southern

Calories: 250

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Salad Base

3 cups thawed frozen sweet peas or drained canned peas
2 hard-boiled eggs
4 strips crispy bacon or diced ham
2 green onions

For the Creamy Dressing

½ cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
½ cup sour cream or yogurt

For Seasoning & Texture

1 teaspoon black pepper to taste
½ teaspoon salt to taste
½ teaspoon garlic powder or fresh garlic

For Crunch and Flavor

1 teaspoon celery seeds or chopped celery
1 dash of cayenne omit for milder flavor

Equipment

Mixing Bowl
Small Bowl
plastic wrap

Method

Preparation Steps

In a large mixing bowl, combine 3 cups of thawed frozen sweet peas or drained canned peas.
Chop 2 hard-boiled eggs and crumble around 4 strips of crispy bacon or diced ham into the bowl with peas.
Chop 2 green onions and add them to the mixture.
Sprinkle in 1 teaspoon of black pepper, ½ teaspoon of salt, and ½ teaspoon of garlic powder.
In a separate small bowl, combine ½ cup of mayonnaise and ½ cup of sour cream, blending them until smooth.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill the Southern Pea Salad in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
Before serving, give the salad a gentle stir to redistribute the ingredients.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 8gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, prepare the salad a day in advance and keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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