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Pea Salad Recipe With Red Onions And Cheese Recipe

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This creamy pea salad with red onions, bacon, and cheese is the ultimate side dish for any occasion. Easy and delicious!

  • Total Time: 4 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 6 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 16 oz. frozen peas thawed and drained
  • 6 strips bacon cooked and cut into small pieces
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup diced red onion
  • 1 cup real mayonnaise
  • salt and pepper

Instructions

  • Thaw and drain your peas
    Start by taking your frozen peas out of the freezer and letting them thaw at room temperature. If you’re in a rush, you can run them under cold water in a colander to speed things up. Once thawed, make sure to drain them well—you don’t want any extra water making the salad soggy.
  • Cook and chop the bacon
    While your peas are thawing, cook your bacon until crispy. I like to bake mine in the oven at 400°F for about 15 minutes (less mess!), but you can fry it on the stovetop if that’s your preference. Once it’s cool enough to handle, chop it into bite-sized pieces.
  • Prep your other ingredients
    Dice the red onion, shred your cheeses (if you’re not using pre-shredded), and measure out the mayo. I like to have everything ready to go before mixing—it makes things so much easier.
  • Combine everything in a bowl
    In a large mixing bowl, toss together the peas, bacon, onion, cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, and mayonnaise. Stir gently but thoroughly to coat everything evenly in the creamy dressing.
  • Season to taste
    Add salt and pepper a little at a time, tasting as you go. It’s amazing how much a pinch of seasoning can elevate the flavors!
  • Chill and serve
    Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 4 hours (overnight is even better). This gives the flavors time to meld together and makes the salad perfectly cold and refreshing. Before serving, give it a quick stir to redistribute the dressing.

Notes

How to serve and impress your guests

I love serving this pea salad in a big glass bowl so you can see all the colorful layers of peas, bacon, onions, and cheese. For garnish, sprinkle a little extra shredded cheddar or some fresh herbs like parsley or dill on top. It pairs wonderfully with grilled chicken, barbecue ribs, or even just a simple loaf of crusty bread.

  • Author: Lily
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4 hours
  • Category: dinner

Find it online: https://savoryrecipe.com/pea-salad-recipe-with-red-onions-and-cheese-recipe/