Tasty Southern Pea Salad 🥗

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I Can’t Stop Making This Tasty Southern Pea Salad 🥗

This creamy Southern Pea Salad is loaded with sweet peas, crispy bacon, cheddar cheese, and savory ham all tossed in a rich homemade dressing. Perfect for BBQs, potlucks, holidays, or an easy side dish everyone loves!

Ingredients

  • 4 cups frozen peas, thawed
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 cup diced ham
  • 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 1/2 cup red onion, finely diced
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine peas, cheese, ham, bacon, and red onion.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper.
  3. Pour the dressing over the pea mixture and gently stir until fully coated.
  4. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving for the best flavor.
  5. Top with extra bacon and cheese before serving if desired.

Tips

  • Add chopped boiled eggs for extra richness.
  • Use turkey bacon or ranch dressing for a fun twist.
  • Keeps well in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Creamy, crunchy, salty, and sweet — this Southern classic disappears fast every single time! 😋

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