southern pea salad

Discover the recipe for Classic Southern Pea Salad, a delightful mix of sweet peas, bacon, and a creamy dressing.

Southern Pea Salad

(16-ounce) package of frozen sweet peas, thawed (canned peas work too).

eggs,

onions

cheddar cheese (feel free to use your favorite cheese).

black pepper.

garlic

celery seeds (or 1/2 cup of chopped celery).

cayenne pepper

mayonnaise.

sour cream.

Combine The Salad

In a large mixing bowl, combine the thawed sweet peas, chopped hard-boiled eggs, crumbled bacon or chopped ham (if using), chopped green onions, and shredded cheddar cheese.

Season

Sprinkle in the black pepper, salt, garlic powder, celery seeds (or chopped celery), and a dash of cayenne. Stir thoroughly to ensure the seasonings are evenly distributed.

Dress It Up

In another bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise and sour cream until they form a smooth mixture. Pour this dressing over the pea mixture and gently stir to coat all the ingredients.

Chill And Serve

Cover the salad and refrigerate it for at least an hour before serving. This time allows the flavors to blend together wonderfully.

Enjoy

Serve this Classic Southern Pea Salad as a refreshing side dish at your next barbecue or family gathering. It’s a simple yet satisfying recipe that’s bound to become a new favorite!.

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