Easy Pea Salad is a simple side dish that’s perfect for any meal, bbq or gathering. It can be prepared when you need it or days in advance.
Easy Pea Salad
Planning a meal and need a simple side dish that will taste good without taking hours to make? Look no further than this Easy Pea Salad recipe!
Peas are so versatile! They can be used in so many ways including mains and sides, depending on how much time you have to prepare them. And peas are pretty inexpensive! This pea salad recipe is simple enough to be made when needed but also can be prepared days in advance if need be. Make this today – I promise it will not disappoint! In fact, I bet it will become a staple in your home.
Here’s how to make it.
Equipment Needed
- large mixing bowl
- small mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 1x 32 oz bag frozen peas (thawed)
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp garlic
- 1 medium red onion (chopped)
- 10-12 strips cooked bacon (sliced)
- 8oz Cheddar Cheese (shredded)
- 1/2 cup buttermilk ranch dressing
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- salt & pepper ( to taste)
Instructions
Place the peas, bacon, onion, Parmesan and cheddar cheese in a large mixing bowl.
Put the mayo, ranch dressing, garlic, salt and pepper in a small mixing bowl and stir to combine.
Add the mayo ranch mixture in the small bowl to the rest of the ingredients in the large bowl.
Gently stir until everything is combined.
Cover the bowl with foil and refrigerate for 1-2 hours before serving.
Serve and enjoy!
Easy Pea Salad is a simple side dish that’s perfect for any meal, bbq or gathering. This recipe takes minimal work and yields delicious results. Make this salad today to go with tonight’s dinner, or to have on hand all week long!
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to cook the peas?
No, you don’t need to cook the peas. Frozen peas have been blanched during the packaging process, which means they are already partially cooked.
Do I need to defrost the peas?
Yes, the peas need to be partially thawed. There’s no need to worry if you’re making this recipe in a hurry, it won’t take long to partially thaw the peas. Simply place the peas in a strainer and run them under cold water for a few minutes, then let them drain while you’re preparing the rest of the ingredients.
Can I use canned peas instead of frozen peas?
I don’t recommend it. Canned peas are not as firm and tend to be more squishy, which could result in disappointing salad.
How do I store leftovers?
Leftover pea salad should be stored in the fridge in an airtight container.
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Easy Pea Salad
Ingredients
- 1x 32 oz bag frozen peas (thawed)
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp garlic
- 1 medium red onion (chopped)
- 10-12 strips cooked bacon (sliced)
- 8oz Cheddar Cheese (shredded)
- 1/2 cup buttermilk ranch dressing
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- salt & pepper ( to taste)
Instructions
Place the peas, bacon, onion, Parmesan and cheddar cheese in a large mixing bowl.
Put the mayo, ranch dressing, garlic, salt and pepper in a small mixing bowl and stir to combine.
Add the mayo ranch mixture in the small bowl to the rest of the ingredients in the large bowl.
Gently stir until everything is combined.
Cover the bowl with foil and refrigerate for 1-2 hours before serving.
Serve and enjoy!