Classic Pea Salad (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Pea Salad
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1 (16 oz) bag frozen green peas
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1⅓ cups mayonnaise
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2 teaspoons granulated sugar
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½ teaspoon salt
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½ teaspoon black pepper
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1 small red onion, chopped
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1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
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1 (2.8 oz) bag real bacon bits (or 8 slices cooked and crumbled bacon)
# Instructions:
01 -
Place the frozen peas in a colander and let them sit at room temperature to thaw slightly while you prepare the dressing.
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In a large mixing bowl, stir together mayonnaise, sugar, salt, pepper, chopped red onion, shredded cheddar, and bacon bits until well combined.
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Add the thawed peas to the bowl and gently fold everything together until evenly coated with the dressing.
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Cover the bowl and chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving to allow flavors to blend.
# Notes:
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You can use freshly cooked and crumbled bacon instead of packaged bacon bits.
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This salad can be made up to 2 days ahead and stored in the fridge.