Creamy Bacon Pea Salad (Print Version)

Fresh peas and crispy bacon blend with a smooth dressing for a light, satisfying dish.

# Ingredients:

Salad Components

01 - 12 strips thick-cut bacon, cooked and finely chopped
02 - 4 cups frozen sweet peas, thawed
03 - ½ cup shredded mild cheddar cheese
04 - ½ medium red onion, finely diced

Dressing

05 - ½ cup sour cream
06 - ⅓ cup real mayonnaise
07 - 1 tbsp granulated sugar
08 - 2 tsp white vinegar
09 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# Instructions:

01 - Whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, sugar, white vinegar, salt, and pepper in a large serving bowl until smooth and fully combined.
02 - Add the cooked bacon, thawed peas, shredded cheddar cheese, and diced red onion to the dressing; stir gently until evenly incorporated.
03 - Cover the mixture and refrigerate for 3 hours to allow flavors to meld before serving.

# Notes:

01 - For best texture, ensure bacon is thoroughly crisped before chopping.