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Southern 4-Ingredient Green Pea Salad

A delightful and easy-to-make salad combining green peas, sharp cheddar cheese, and crispy bacon, all brought together with creamy mayonnaise. Perfect for gatherings and barbecues.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 3 cups frozen green peas, thawed and well-drained Ensure peas are well-drained to avoid a watery salad.
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, packed Feel free to adjust the amount of cheese to suit your taste.
  • 6 slices thick-cut bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled (about 1/2 cup) Use thick-cut bacon for the best crunch.
  • 3/4 cup real mayonnaise

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, then crumble.
  2. Thaw and drain the peas.
  3. In a mixing bowl, stir the mayonnaise briefly, then add the peas and cheddar cheese, folding gently.
  4. Mix in most of the bacon, reserving some for garnish.
  5. Transfer to a serving dish, garnish with reserved bacon, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Notes

This salad can be made a day ahead. Keep it covered in the fridge. Consider adding a pinch of garlic powder or minced onion for extra flavor. For a variation, chopped hard-boiled eggs or diced bell peppers can be added.