 Ingredients
Salad
- 4 cups frozen green peas, thawed
- 6 slices bacon, cooked crispy and crumbled
- ½ cup red onion, finely diced
- ¾ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 3 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp sunflower seeds (optional)
Creamy Dressing
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp sugar or honey
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp salt
 Instructions
- Prepare the peas: Thaw the peas and drain well. Pat them dry so the salad doesn’t become watery.
- Make the dressing: Whisk mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, vinegar, sugar, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- Combine: In a large bowl, add peas, bacon, red onion, cheddar, eggs, and parsley.
- Dress: Pour the creamy dressing over everything and gently fold until evenly coated.
- Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to let the flavors blend.
- Finish: Before serving, gently stir and top with extra bacon, cheddar, parsley, and green onion if desired.
 Tips
- Use frozen peas rather than canned for better color and texture.
- Make sure peas are completely drained.
- Add bacon just before serving if you want it extra crispy.
- For a lighter version, replace half the mayonnaise with Greek yogurt.
- Best eaten within 2–3 days, refrigerated.
Approx. Nutrition
Per serving (1/8 recipe): ~300 calories, 12 g protein, 18 g carbohydrates, 21 g fat, 5 g fiber, 5 g sugar.
Nutrition varies depending on bacon, cheese, mayonnaise, and serving size.
Sara Mitchell is an expert restaurant content creator who writes easy-to-read guides about CAVA and other Mediterranean fast-casual chains in the United States. She covers locations, menus, prices, and hours, making it simple for visitors to find nearby restaurants and what to order quickly.
With years of experience in restaurant research and local SEO, Sara creates accurate, user-friendly guides that work for both people and search engines. Her goal is to help users go from search results to their nearest restaurant or menu choice with as few clicks as possible.
With years of experience in restaurant research and local SEO, Sara creates accurate, user-friendly guides that work for both people and search engines. Her goal is to help users go from search results to their nearest restaurant or menu choice with as few clicks as possible.
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