Classic Southern Pea Salad With A Delicious Twist 🧀🥚🥓
This creamy, crunchy Southern-style pea salad is a nostalgic favorite with a flavorful twist. Packed with sweet peas, smoky bacon, cheddar cheese, and chopped eggs, it’s the perfect side dish for picnics, cookouts, and holiday gatherings. It’s quick to make, easy to love, and even better after a chill in the fridge!
📝 Ingredients (Serves 6 | ~280 kcal per serving)
- 1 (16 oz) package frozen sweet peas, thawed
- 2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped 🥚
- 6 slices bacon, cooked until crisp and crumbled 🥓
- ½ cup chopped green onions 🌿
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 🧀
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Optional Add-Ins for a Twist:
- ¼ cup diced red bell pepper or pimentos for color 🌶️
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise or sour cream for extra creaminess 🥄
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard for a tangy kick
