Yield: 8 servings
Crunchy & Creamy Green Pea and Peanut Salad
This crunchy and creamy pea and peanut salad is destined to be the belle of the ball at potlucks and cookouts this summer! It's a totally easy side dish filled with sweet peas, crispy bacon, roasted peanuts, chopped celery, and diced red onion, all dressed in a sweet and tangy sour cream/mayo dressing.
Prep Time
20 minutes
Total Time
20 minutes
Ingredients
For the salad:
- 1 (20-oz.) pkg. frozen green peas*
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1/3 cup chopped red onion
- 1 cup dry roasted peanuts
- 6 slices thick cut bacon, cooked & crumbled
For the dressing:
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1.5 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the sour cream, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, and sugar.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the frozen green peas, celery, and onion. Pour the dressing over the top, and toss to combine. Refrigerate for at least two hours.
- Before serving, stir in the crumbled bacon and roasted peanuts. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Notes
*Frozen peas come in many different sized packages, so just try to come close to the amount listed in the ingredients. If you have a little more or a little less, it won't compromise the recipe at all.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
8 servingsServing Size:
1 cupAmount Per Serving: Calories: 261.3Total Fat: 15.6gSaturated Fat: 4.1gCholesterol: 10.5mgSodium: 193.6mgCarbohydrates: 19.3gFiber: 6.7gSugar: 7.2gProtein: 10.7g