Prepare the Peas: Place thawed peas in a large mixing bowl.
Mix Salad Ingredients: Add chopped red onion, crumbled bacon, and cheddar cheese to the peas.
Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, sugar (if using), salt, and pepper until smooth.
Combine and Toss: Pour the dressing over the salad mixture. Gently toss until everything is well-coated.
Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving. Serve chilled.
Notes
For a lighter dressing, you can substitute half the mayonnaise with Greek yogurt.
Add hard-boiled eggs or sunflower seeds for extra texture and flavor.
This salad can be made a day in advance and stored in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
Serving Size: 1 cupCalories: 250Sugar: 3gSodium: 450mgFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 6gUnsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0gCarbohydrates: 15gFiber: 4gProtein: 7gCholesterol: 30mg
