Southern Pea Salad Classic (Print)
A creamy Southern classic combining sweet peas, bacon, eggs, and cheese in a tangy mayo-sour cream dressing.
# Ingredients:
→ Base Ingredients
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1 16-ounce package frozen sweet peas, thawed (or canned peas, drained)
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2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
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4-6 slices bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled (or 1 cup cooked ham, chopped)
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1/2 cup green onions, chopped
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1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
→ Seasonings
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon black pepper
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1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/2 teaspoon celery seeds (or 1/2 cup fresh celery, chopped)
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Pinch of cayenne pepper
→ Dressing
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1/2 cup mayonnaise
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1/2 cup sour cream
# Directions:
01 -
In a large mixing bowl, combine the thawed sweet peas, chopped hard-boiled eggs, crumbled bacon or chopped ham, chopped green onions, and shredded cheddar cheese.
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Sprinkle in the salt, black pepper, garlic powder, celery seeds (or chopped celery), and cayenne pepper. Mix thoroughly to distribute seasonings evenly.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise and sour cream until smooth. Pour over the pea mixture and fold gently until all ingredients are evenly coated.
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Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving to allow flavors to meld.
# Notes:
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This classic Southern salad can be prepared a day ahead for enhanced flavor development.