Description
Creamy, zesty pioneer woman pea salad combines crisp bacon, sharp cheddar, and sweet peas in a tangy dressing. Southern-style classic delivers quick comfort with minimal preparation for delightful gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups (960 ml) frozen green peas, almost totally thawed
- 8 slices bacon, cooked until crisp and chopped
- 6 oz (170 g) cheddar or American cheese, cut into small cubes
- ½ small red onion, halved and sliced very thin
- 3 tbsps minced fresh parsley
- 1 tbsp white vinegar
- ⅓ cup (80 ml) sour cream
- 1 tbsp mayonnaise
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Dressing Preparation: Whisk sour cream, mayonnaise, white vinegar, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl until smooth and well-blended.
- Initial Pea Coating: Drizzle two-thirds of the dressing over green peas, gently folding to ensure complete and delicate coverage without crushing the peas.
- Ingredient Integration: Fold in crumbled bacon, sliced red onion, cubed cheese, and most of the chopped parsley, combining ingredients evenly while maintaining the salad’s light texture.
- Flavor Melding: Refrigerate the salad, covered, for 2-4 hours to allow flavors to meld and intensify, creating a harmonious taste profile.
- Final Touch: Before serving, adjust moisture by incorporating remaining dressing if needed, then garnish with reserved parsley for a fresh, vibrant presentation.
Notes
- Chill for Flavor Fusion: Refrigerate the salad for 2-4 hours to allow ingredients to meld and develop deeper, more complex taste profiles.
- Dress Carefully: Add dressing gradually to prevent overwhelming the delicate peas, ensuring each ingredient remains distinct and flavorful.
- Bacon Crispness Matters: Use freshly crumbled bacon for maximum crunch and smoky flavor, avoiding soggy or limp bacon pieces.
- Parsley Placement: Reserve some chopped parsley for final garnish to add a bright, fresh visual and flavor accent just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg