Best Pea Salad With Creamy Dressing Recipes

CREAMY PEA SALAD WITH BACON

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Creamy Pea Salad with Bacon is a popular southern dish that is filled with crunchy peas, crispy bacon, chopped red onions, and cheddar cheese. This is an easy to make side dish that is perfect for your next potluck!

Provided by Alyssa Rivers

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 pounds peas (thawed)
1/2 cup red onion (chopped)
1 1/2 cup cheddar cheese (cubed)
8 slices bacon (cooked and chopped)
3 Tablespoons parsley (chopped)
1/2 cup sour cream
3 Tablespoons mayonnaise
1 Tablespoon cider vinegar
1 Tablespoon sugar

Steps:

In a large bowl add the peas, red onion, cheddar cheese, bacon and parsley.
In a small bowl whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, cider vinegar, and sugar.
Pour the creamy mixture in the large bowl over the peas. Toss until the peas are fully coated. Chill for 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2745 kcal, Carbohydrate 159 g, Protein 118 g, Fat 184 g, SaturatedFat 78 g, Cholesterol 372 mg, Sodium 2633 mg, Fiber 48 g, Sugar 72 g, ServingSize 1 serving

LAYERED PEA SALAD WITH CREAMY HERB DRESSING

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Provided by Katie Lee Biegel

Categories side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1/4 cup parsley leaves
1/4 cup cilantro leaves
1/4 cup basil leaves
2 (8.8 oz) packages cooked beets, diced
3 to 4 cups chopped iceberg lettuce
3 to 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
3 ribs celery, thinly sliced
8 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
10 ounces frozen peas, thawed
Freshly ground black pepper
4 slices bacon, cooked until crispy and crumbled

Steps:

In the bowl of a food processor, add mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice and zest, and herbs. Pulse until smooth. Refrigerate until you are ready to use.
Layer your salad in a trifle dish. Start with the beets on the bottom in an even layer. Next add a layer of each lettuce, celery, blue cheese, and peas. Spread the dressing over the top of the salad and season with pepper to taste. Top with bacon. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.

PEA SALAD WITH CREAMY DRESSING

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I found this recipe many years ago when I was planning a Father's Day party. My dad loved this refreshing crunchy salad so much he's requested it each year since.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 package (10 ounces) frozen peas, thawed
6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
DRESSING:
1/4 cup sour cream
4 teaspoons red wine vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt

Steps:

In a bowl, combine peas, bacon, water chestnuts and onions; set aside. Combine all dressing ingredients until smooth; pour over salad and toss to coat. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts :

CREAMY PEA SALAD

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You can prepare this pea salad ahead of time, so it's ideal when you're having company for dinner. -Debra Hartze, Zeeland, North Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 packages (16 ounces each) frozen peas
1/2 cup diced cheddar cheese
1/2 cup diced mozzarella cheese
1 medium onion, chopped
1 cup Miracle Whip
Salt and pepper to taste
4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Steps:

In a bowl, combine the peas, cheese, onion, Miracle Whip, salt and pepper; mix well. Refrigerate until serving. Sprinkle with bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 322 calories, Fat 28g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 342mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

EASY PEA SALAD

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This is a really simple side dish featuring peas and cheese. I double the recipe and take it to many family gatherings.

Provided by Tresa Raymer

Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Green Pea Salad Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 (15 ounce) can peas, drained
4 ounces Cheddar cheese, cubed
2 tablespoons finely chopped sweet onion
1 tablespoon sugar
¼ cup creamy salad dressing, e.g. Miracle Whip ™

Steps:

In a medium serving bowl, mix together the peas, Cheddar cheese and onion. Stir in the sugar and creamy salad dressing. Chill for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227.3 calories, Carbohydrate 15.8 g, Cholesterol 34.8 mg, Fat 13.7 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 10.6 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 498.4 mg, Sugar 8.7 g