Pea Bacon Salad
178kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound frozen peas (thawed and drained)
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon sugar (add more according to your liking).
- ¼ teaspoon ground mustard
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ cup diced red onion
- 7 slices of bacon strips (cooked and crumbled)
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
Optional:
- ½ teaspoon fresh lemon juice
Method
- In a large bowl, combine all dressing ingredients. Add peas, bacon, and diced red onion. Mix well.
- Refrigerate 1-2 hours before serving. Serve with some leftover shredded cheese and bacon crumbles.
Nutrition
Calories178kcalCarbohydrates9gProtein5gFat13gSaturated Fat3gPolyunsaturated Fat7gMonounsaturated Fat3gTrans Fat1gCholesterol14mgSodium142mgPotassium160mgFiber3gSugar4gVitamin A514IUVitamin C23mgCalcium68mgIron1mg
Notes
Storing: You can store the leftover pea bacon salad in the fridge for 1-2 days. Do not freeze the leftover salad.
To make ahead: thaw the frozen peas overnight in the fridge and combine all ingredients about 1-2 hours before serving.
Mayonnaise: You can use regular mayonnaise or Miracle Whip. Miracle Whip contains lower calories and fat than mayonnaise, but it's also loaded with processed ingredients like high-fructose syrup and flavor enhancers. For that reason, if you are going to use Miracle Whip, skip the extra seasoning and sugar mentioned in this recipe.