Ingredients
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- 1 16-ounce bag frozen peas
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons real mayonnaise
- 1/2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 4 slices thick-cut bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced
- 4 ounces pepper jack cheese, shredded
- 3 tablespoons red onion, thinly sliced, then cut in half or diced
Instructions
- Rinse peas in cold water in a colander.
- Stir together the sour cream, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, milk, salt, and pepper in a small bowl to make the dressing and set aside.
- Combine peas, bacon, mushrooms, cheese, and onion into a large bowl.
- Pour dressing over salad ingredients and toss until all ingredients are combined.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
- Using a mandoline to thinly slice the red onion helps get an excellent thin cut.
- You can substitute 2 diced boiled eggs for the mushrooms if you prefer a more classic version of the pea salad.
- Making the salad the day before helps blend the flavors together.
- Add bacon drippings to salad dressing for more bacon flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
