Simple Pea, Bacon and Cheddar Salad
Sweet peas, sharp cheddar cheese and crispy bacon all come together in this delightful dish creating a blend of textures and tastes. A colorful and filling dish that will liven up any meal, from a warm family dinner to a sunny lunch.
Servings 4 people
Ingredients
- 5 cups of frozen peas about 2 bags
- 1 cup of shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup of chopped red onion
- 1/2 cup of diced bell peppers
- 1 cup of mayonnaise
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper
- 6 slices of bacon cooked until crisp and then chopped
Instructions
- First, thaw the frozen peas. You can do this by leaving them out for a bit or giving them a quick warm rinse.
- Once they're thawed, put the peas in a big bowl.
- Add in the cheese, red onion, bell peppers, and mayonnaise.
- Stir everything together gently but well.
- Sprinkle in the salt and black pepper, then add the crispy bacon bits.
- Mix everything together so all the flavors get to know each other.
- Let the salad sit in the fridge for 1-2 hours to get nice and cool.
- Now it's ready! Dive into your delicious pea, bacon, and cheddar salad!