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Toss up a fast, easy, and budget-friendly English Pea Salad that makes the perfect side dish for backyard BBQs, picnics, or any of your favorite entrées. This sweet and salty salad is made using blanched peas mixed with crispy bacon, cherry tomatoes, red onions, and cubes of white cheddar cheese, all coated in a homemade creamy avocado basil dressing that makes this salad extra delicious.
How do you spice up English peas?
Adding your favorite spices or herbs will help to elevate your peas.
How many calories are in pea salad?
There are 480 calories in this recipe for English pea salad.
Are English peas healthy?
Yes, peas are considered healthy. They're low in calories and fat and contain good fiber and plant-based protein.
Are peas healthier than beans?
Peas and beans are almost equal regarding fiber, calories, and fats; peas contain higher amounts of sugar and are higher in specific vitamins such as vitamins A, K, and C.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Serves
4 persons
Ingredients
Creamy Avocado Basil Dressing
- 1/2 cup Greek Yogurt
- 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup Red Wine Vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon Sea Salt
- 1/8 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
- 1 ripe Avocado
- 1/2 cup Basil, leaves chopped
English Pea Salad
- 8 slices Bacon
- 4 cups frozen English Peas
- 12 Cherry Tomatoes, cut into quarters
- 1/4 Red Onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup White Cheddar, diced
Instructions
Creamy Avocado Basil Dressing
Place all the dressing ingredients into a blender and blend quickly until smooth. Set the dressing aside until ready to use.
English Pea Salad
Preheat the oven to 375 F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper before laying the slices of bacon onto the tray.
Bake the bacon in the oven for 10-12 minutes until crispy, flipping the bacon halfway through cooking.
Transfer the bacon onto a plate lined with a paper towel to drain off any excess fat before chopping the bacon.
Fill a medium-sized pot with water bringing it to a boil on the stovetop.
Add the peas to the pot, cooking them for 2 minutes.
Prepare an ice water bath; use a slotted spoon to transfer the peas into the water bath, cooling them off for 5 minutes.
Use a colander to drain the liquid from the peas before adding them to a mixing bowl.
Toss the peas with the chopped bacon, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and white cheddar, and dress until fully coated.
Transfer the pea salad to a bowl or platter before serving. Then, if you're looking for more inspiration, try our recipes for Cobb or Vegan Kale Caesar salad, which is filling and refreshing.
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