I have a love affair with peas. I love them in salads, soups, casseroles, just about anything! They are the perfect side dish for my meatloaf and go beautifully in my risotto. But this Summer Pea Salad recipe makes these little green orbs the star of the show!
This recipe is one of my favorite no-cook recipes! Because you’re not cooking the peas, they have a great crunchy texture. And, when you combine the salty bacon (yes, I said BACON!) and the creamy dressing, you are in pea heaven.
If you’re heading out to any summer pot luck parties, I highly recommend bringing this dish. But be prepared. You’ll probably be asked for the recipe!
Summer Pea Salad
Compliments of It’s a Keeper
www.itisakeeper.com
2 cup peas
4 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
1/4 cup cheddar cheese, cubed or shredded
2 tablespoons red onion, minced finely
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon sour cream
2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp cayenne
Mix everything and chill in the fridge.
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Susan says
January 15, 2014 at 2:36 pmHi Christina!
I am so glad I found your recipe for this pea salad! Your recipe is similar to one I was looking for. When I was growing up, my mother frequently made a pea salad, of which I HATED!!!! I had only one word for PEAS……EWWWWW! Now that I’ve “grown up”…umm, okay, now that I’m an “adult”, I’m comin’round to liking pea salads (but still have a discriminating taste for them). I haven’t made your exact salad, as the one I was using did not call for the cayenne or parsley, but the rest of the recipe is identical. I used frozen sweet peas and added a Tastefully Simple product called “Bacon Bacon”. I’m here to tell you, that as a “professional pea-hater”, I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this pea salad!!! Now this kind of pea salad is like “crack”, once you start eating it you can’t stop!! Thanks again for the recipe and I’m glad I found you! ~ Susan
Christina says
January 15, 2014 at 9:29 pmI love this salad, too! Thank you so much for stopping by and sharing your feedback!
Vera Lima says
August 15, 2013 at 12:53 pmWhat a great Idea !!
Wonderful to have anytime of the day and so healthy!!
Christina says
August 16, 2013 at 6:17 pmThank yoU! 🙂
Robin (Masshole Mommy) says
August 15, 2013 at 6:12 amIt is so simple and it looks absolutely delicious.