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Classic Creamy Pea Salad

When it comes to creamy salads, there are a few that stand out as always being popular. Pasta salad, chicken salad, egg salad, and tuna salad are always good. But now there’s a new salad in town. And it’s so good just have to try it for yourself! Peas are the star ingredient in this unusual salad and they’re accompanied by bacon, onion, and cheese, along with sugar for a touch of sweetness and apple cider vinegar for a piquant contrast.
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Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 4 cups cooked peas
  • ½ diced red onion
  • 9 crumbled cooked bacon slices
  • ½ tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1½ cups cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ½ tablespoon white sugar
  • Salt to taste

Method
 

  1. Whisk the mayonnaise with the sour cream, vinegar, sugar, and salt.
  2. Mix in the peas, onion, and most of the bacon.
  3. Cut the cheese into small cubes and mix that in, stirring to coat everything in the dressing.
  4. Chill for at least an hour or until you’re ready to serve.
  5. Sprinkle the remaining bacon on top of the salad.