Step 1

Place frozen peas in a colander and run under cold water until thawed. Drain well. I like to spread the peas on a clean lint-free towel or paper towels and let them air dry briefly to remove excess moisture.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper until smooth and well combined.

Step 3

Add the thawed peas, red onion, cheese, crumbled bacon, and parsley.

Step 4

Gently stir to coat all the ingredients evenly with the dressing.

Step 5

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. This allows the salad to absorb the flavor of the dressing and blend together.

Step 6

Serve the pea salad chilled.