Fresh & Creamy Pea Salad: Your Perfect Spring Side Dish!
This Fresh & Creamy Pea Salad is a delightful side dish that captures the essence of spring with its vibrant flavors and creamy texture. It’s easy to prepare and perfect for any spring gathering or weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups Frozen Sweet Peas
- 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup Sour Cream or Greek Yogurt
- 1 tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Granulated Sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper
- 1/2 cup finely diced Red Onion
- 1/2 cup finely diced Celery
- 2 Hard-Boiled Eggs, chopped
- 1 cup cubed or shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped Fresh Dill
- Crispy Beef Bacon Bits (Optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Peas: If using frozen peas, rinse them under cool running water until thawed. If using fresh peas, blanch them in boiling water for 1-2 minutes, then plunge into an ice bath to stop the cooking. Drain well.
- Chop Your Ingredients: Finely dice the red onion and celery, chop the hard-boiled eggs, and cube or shred the cheddar cheese. Finely chop the fresh dill.
- Whisk the Dressing: In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream (or Greek yogurt), apple cider vinegar, granulated sugar, salt, and pepper. Whisk until smooth and adjust seasoning as needed. Stir in the chopped dill.
- Combine and Gently Fold: In a large mixing bowl, add the thawed or blanched peas, diced red onion, diced celery, chopped eggs, and cheddar cheese.
- Dress the Salad: Pour the creamy dressing over the pea mixture and gently fold until evenly coated, being careful not to mash the peas.
- Chill to Perfection: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably 2-3 hours.
- Serve and Garnish: Before serving, stir the salad gently and transfer it to a serving bowl. If using, sprinkle crispy beef bacon bits on top just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: For a lighter option, substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream. Ensure to thoroughly drain the peas to avoid a watery salad. Fresh dill is essential for flavor, but you can substitute with fresh mint or chives if desired.