STOP Making Boring Salads! Try This Holiday Pea Recipe Instead

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 offers a leaner option, while ham is often less expensive.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: plain yogurt

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Plain yogurt provides a tangy flavor with fewer calories.

Chop a small purple onion, removing any bad spots.

Measure out 4 cups of peas and add them to a large bowl.

Add 1 can of drained and rinsed chickpeas to the bowl.

Add 1 can of pimentos to the bowl.

Add 6 slices of crumbled bacon to the mixture.

In a separate bowl, prepare the dressing by combining 1/3 cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons sour cream, 2 tablespoons sugar, and 2 tablespoons vinegar.

Add a little salt and pepper to the dressing, adjusting to taste.

Add 3/4 cup of shredded cheddar cheese to the salad mixture.

Pour the dressing over the salad and mix until well combined.

If not serving immediately, do not add the dressing until ready to eat.

Garnish with parsley before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

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