Creamy Bacon Pea Salad (with Eggs & Cheese)

Creamy Bacon Pea Salad (with Eggs & Cheese)

🕒 Time

• Prep: 20 minutes
• Chill: 30–60 minutes
• Total: ~1 hour

🛒 Ingredients

• 4 cups green peas (frozen, thawed & drained)
• 8 slices beef or turkey bacon (cooked crispy & crumbled)
• ½ cup red onion (finely diced)
• 1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
• 3 boiled eggs (chopped)

🥣 Dressing

• ¾ cup mayonnaise
• 2 tbsp sour cream (or Greek yogurt for lighter option)
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar (or lemon juice)
• 1 tsp sugar (optional, balances flavor)
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Cook the bacon

• Cook until crispy
• Drain on paper towel and crumble

2. Prepare ingredients

• Thaw peas and pat dry well (important so salad isn’t watery)
• Chop boiled eggs and onion

3. Make dressing

• In a bowl, whisk together:
  • Mayo
  • Sour cream
  • Vinegar
  • Sugar, salt & pepper

4. Combine

• In a large bowl, add:
  • Peas
  • Bacon
  • Onion
  • Cheese
  • Eggs
• Pour dressing over and gently mix

5. Chill

• Cover and refrigerate at least 30–60 minutes
• This step makes the flavor much better

🍽️ Serve

• Stir before serving
• Garnish with extra bacon and cheese on top

💡 Pro Tips (important for best result)

• ✔ Dry peas well → prevents watery salad
• ✔ Use sharp cheddar → stronger flavor
• ✔ Add bacon just before serving if you want it extra crispy
• ✔ Don’t skip chilling time

🥗 Optional Add-Ins

• Chopped celery (for crunch)
• Pickles or relish (for tangy twist)
• Sunflower seeds
• Fresh dill or parsley

🔄 Lighter Version

• Use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream
• Use low-fat mayo
• Reduce cheese slightly.