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Southern Pea Salad
Crispy bacon, cheddar, boiled eggs, fresh dill and more are added to peas with a tangy, sweet dressing. The most beautiful and delicious salad!
- Prep time
- 30 min
- Cook time
- 2 hr 27 min
- Yield
- 6 servings
- Difficulty
- HARD
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 3 cups frozen peas
- 3 hard-boiled eggs, (peeled and chopped)
- 4-6 oz cheddar cheese, (cubed small)
- 6 slices bacon, (cooked crisp and crumbled)
- 1/2 bunch green onions, (sliced)
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, (chopped)
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, whisk together mayo, sour cream, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
- 2
Bring 2 quarts of water to a boil. Blanche frozen peas by boiling for 2 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop cooking. Set aside.
- 3
Add eggs, cheddar, bacon, green onions, dill and peas to the large bowl. Stir to combine well with the dressing.
- 4
Cover with plastic wrap, place in fridge and chill for 3 hours before serving.