Pea Salad
This easy, healthy Pea Salad recipe is a tasty appetizer to bring to your next potluck or family gathering! Made with green peas, bacon, red onion, and cheddar cheese, plus a lightened up creamy dressing, it comes together in under 15 minutes!
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 lb. frozen green peas thawed
- 8 slices bacon chopped
- 1/2 cup red onion diced
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
for the dressing:
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp honey
- 2 tsp apple cider vinegar
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- If you haven't already, chop the bacon into bite-sized pieces, then transfer it to a large skillet and cook it until crispy. Use a slotted spoon to transfer it to a paper towel-lined plate.
- Next, make the dressing: whisk the yogurt, mayo, honey, vinegar, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl; set aside.
- Last, assemble the salad: place the peas, bacon, red onion, and cheddar cheese into a large bowl, then pour the dressing overtop and stir to combine. Add more salt and pepper to taste. Enjoy!
Notes
*Calories are per serving and are an estimation; serving size is also an estimation
Nutrition
Calories: 360kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 292mg | Potassium: 370mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 1161IU | Vitamin C: 47mg | Calcium: 262mg | Iron: 2mg
