Classic Pea Salad is an easy to make summer side dish! It’s so creamy and loaded with flavor from frozen sweet green peas, crisp onions, bacon, and cheddar cheese. A seasoned mayo dressing holds it all together in the best way. It’s a picnic basket staple!
Remove the frozen peas from the freezer. Open the bag and place the peas in a colander. Allow them to thaw slightly on the counter while you mix up the salad dressing.
In a large bowl mix together the mayonnaise, sugar, salt, and pepper with the red onion, cheese, and bacon bits.
Add the frozen peas to the salad and stir well, but gently to combine.
Chill the salad, covered, for at least one hour before serving.
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NOTE: Real bacon can be used in place of the bacon bits. Simply cook and crumble 8 slices of bacon and add to the salad instead.NOTE: This pea salad can be made 2 days before serving. Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container.