Name: Pea Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 1 h 23 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 package frozen sweet peas (16 oz bag, thawed and patted dry); 6 slice bacon (cooked and crumbled); 4 ounce sharp cheddar cheese (cut into small cubes); ⅓ cup red onion (finely diced); ½ cup mayonnaise; ¼ cup sour cream; 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar; 1 teaspoon sugar; ¼ teaspoon kosher salt; ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Cook the bacon
Cook the bacon:
Cook 6 slices bacon in a skillet over medium heat for 7 to 8 minutes, until crisp. Drain on paper towels and crumble.
Make the dressing
Make the dressing:
In a large bowl, whisk ½ cup mayonnaise, ¼ cup sour cream, 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, 1 teaspoon sugar, ¼ teaspoon kosher salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper.
Toss
Toss:
Add the thawed peas, 4 ounces cubed cheddar, ⅓ cup red onion, and most of the crumbled bacon and fold gently until coated.
Chill and serve
Chill and serve:
Cover and refrigerate the pea salad for at least 1 hour. Sprinkle with the remaining bacon just before serving.

Tips

There's no need to cook frozen peas; thawing them keeps them sweet, bright green, and crisp. Pat the peas dry so the dressing stays thick and creamy. Add 2 chopped hard-boiled eggs or ¼ cup diced water chestnuts for extra texture.