Description
Classic Southern Pea Salad is a vibrant, creamy dish that captures the essence of Southern cooking. This refreshing salad features sweet peas, hard-boiled eggs, crispy bacon, and shredded cheddar cheese, all coated in a luscious mayonnaise-sour cream dressing. It’s perfect for summer barbecues, potlucks, or family gatherings, adding a burst of color and flavor to any table. With its delightful combination of textures and tastes, this easy-to-make classic is sure to impress your guests and become a staple at your celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (16-ounce) package frozen sweet peas (thawed)
- 2 hard-boiled eggs (chopped)
- 4–6 slices bacon (cooked and crumbled)
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine thawed sweet peas, chopped hard-boiled eggs, crumbled bacon, chopped green onions, and shredded cheddar cheese.
- Season with salt and pepper. Stir well to distribute flavors evenly.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise and sour cream until smooth. Pour over the pea mixture and gently stir to combine.
- Cover the salad and chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving to let the flavors meld.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (approximately 120g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg