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Old Fashioned Pea Salad

A classic, retro favorite side dish, Old Fashioned Pea Salad is simple to make in minutes with fresh or frozen peas in a creamy dressing.
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Pea Salad, Retro Salad
Servings: 12
Calories: 181kcal
Author: Kellie
Cost: $5

Equipment

  • mixing bowl

Ingredients

For the dressing:

  • 1/4 cup low fat plain greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • Kosher salt and pepper to taste

For the Salad:

  • 4 cups frozen green peas thawed
  • 1/2 pound bacon cooked until crispy and crumbled or chopped
  • 1 cup diced red onion
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, whisk the yogurt, mayonnaise and vinegar together until smooth.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • In a larger bowl, add the peas, bacon, onion and cheese.
  • Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
  • Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • Serve immediately.

Notes

To keep the bacon crispy, you can wait and add it right before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 181kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 206mg | Potassium: 190mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 473IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 88mg | Iron: 1mg