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Classic Pea Salad

This classic pea salad is a great summer dish for potlucks and bbqs! Creamy mayonnaise blends with bacon and sweet peas for an explosion of flavor
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 12 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs frozen peas
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup red onion, chopped
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 lb bacon, cooked and chopped

Instructions
 

  • Dice red onion and prepare the bacon, cooking and chopping it into small pieces.
  • Rinse your peas in cold water and drain.
  • Fill a large bowl with cheddar cheese, red onion, mayonnaise, bacon bits, peas, salt and pepper. Mix everything together, and chill for an hour or more before serving.

Notes

You can make this even easier by buying crumbled bacon instead of cooking and chopping your own!