This creamy Bacon Pea Salad is packed with sweet green peas, crispy turkey bacon, sharp cheddar cheese, hard-boiled eggs, and a light, protein-rich dressing. It’s the perfect make-ahead side dish for BBQs, potlucks, picnics, or quick weekday lunches. Every bite is creamy, crunchy, savory, and incredibly satisfying!
📝 Ingredients (Serves 8)
Salad
4 cups frozen green peas, thawed
6 slices turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
3 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
¾ cup reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
½ cup red onion, finely diced
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Creamy Dressing
¾ cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
¼ cup light mayonnaise
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp garlic powder
½ tsp onion powder
½ tsp black pepper
¼ tsp sea salt
1 tsp dried dill (optional)
👩🍳 Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Ingredients
Thaw the peas and drain any excess moisture.
Cook the turkey bacon until crispy, then crumble it.
Chop the hard-boiled eggs.
Dice the red onion and shred the cheddar cheese.
Step 2: Make the Dressing
In a medium bowl, whisk together:
Greek yogurt
Light mayonnaise
Apple cider vinegar
Dijon mustard
Garlic powder
Onion powder
Dill (if using)
Salt
Black pepper
Mix until smooth and creamy.
Step 3: Assemble the Salad
In a large mixing bowl, combine:
Green peas
Crumbled turkey bacon
Chopped eggs
Shredded cheddar cheese
Red onion
Fresh parsley
Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
Step 4: Chill
Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. This allows the flavors to blend and makes the salad even more delicious.
