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Creamy Bacon and Pea Salad
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Creamy Bacon and Pea Salad

Creamy Bacon and Pea Salad is a retro but timeless side dish that will be a hit at any summer picnic or BBQ!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 496.07kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb bacon
  • 2 lbs peas thawed
  • ½ red onion thinly sliced
  • 8 ounces cheddar cheese cubed
  • ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 green onions chopped

Instructions

  • Heat a large skillet and cook the bacon until crispy. Remove from the pan and set aside to cool. Once cooled, chop up into small pieces.
  • In a large bowl, add the peas, red onion, cheddar cheese, and crumbled bacon.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper.
  • Add the dressing to the pea mixture and stir well to combine.
  • Top with the chopped green onions.
  • Refrigerate until serving.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 496.07kcal | Carbohydrates: 20.39g | Protein: 21.82g | Fat: 36.35g | Saturated Fat: 14.23g | Cholesterol: 70.02mg | Sodium: 741.22mg | Potassium: 452.68mg | Fiber: 5.98g | Sugar: 8.95g | Vitamin A: 1202.45IU | Vitamin C: 46.43mg | Calcium: 253.08mg | Iron: 2.14mg