How To Make PEA SALAD | THE BEST Pea Salad Recipe

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories without sacrificing flavor.

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: ham

Turkey bacon is leaner; ham is often less expensive.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: plain yogurt

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Plain yogurt offers a tangy flavor with fewer calories.

Rinse, drain, and thaw 2 one pound bags of frozen peas on the counter.

In a bowl, combine 3/4 cup mayonnaise and 3/4 cup sour cream.

Add 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, 2 tablespoons white vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/2 teaspoon white pepper, 1 tablespoon sugar, and 1 teaspoon dill weed to the bowl and stir well.

Cover the dressing and refrigerate until ready to assemble the salad.

Add the thawed peas to a large bowl along with 1/2 cup crispy crumbled bacon, 6 ounces finely cubed extra sharp cheddar cheese, and 3/4 cup finely diced red onion.

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything together.

Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours before serving.

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