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Fresh Pea Salad

[heart_this] · Jul 2, 2015 · 46 Comments

Fresh Pea Salad

A fresh summery pea salad with bacon and cheddar cheese!

As nice as potato salads and pasta salads are one of my favourite summer salads has to be the fresh pea salad, sometimes called an English pea salad. A pea salad typically consists of peas, in a mayo based ‘dressing’ along with bacon and cheese and it’s super easy to make! Although frozen peas will work year round I particularly enjoy the fresh summer peas where you can usually find them in bags in the fresh produce section of your grocery store or even still in their pods at the farmers market. The sweet peas go so well in the creamy dressing with the salty bacon and cheese and contrastingly tangy onions and I like to add a touch of mint for even more freshness. This is one of those salads where it is even better to make it a day ahead of time as the flavours have a chance to come out and mingle while sitting in the fridge overnight and serving it chilled, straight from the fridge is perfect on hot summer days!
Update 2015/07/02: Since I was making this salad again this summer I took the opportunity to update the photos!

Fresh Pea Salad
Fresh Pea Salad
Feel free to add some diced hard boiled eggs!

Fresh Pea Salad
The original photo:

Fresh Pea Salad

Fresh Pea Salad
Fresh Pea Salad

Fresh Pea Salad

Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes Servings: 4

A fresh summery pea salad with bacon and cheddar cheese!

ingredients
  • 4 strips bacon
  • 2 cups peas (fresh or frozen)
  • 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded or diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, diced
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon mint, chopped (optional)
  • salt, pepper and cayenne to taste
directions
  1. Cook the bacon, drain it and crumble it.
  2. Mix everything and optionally let chill in the fridge for 30 minutes.
Option: Replace the mayonnaise with sour cream or greek yogurt or ranch dressing or a combination of them.
Option: Add diced hard boiled eggs.
Tip: Make a day ahead of time and let it sit in the fridge overnight.
Nutrition Facts: Calories 155, Fat 26.5g (Saturated 2g, Trans 0), Cholesterol 12mg, Sodium 292mg, Carbs 13.7g (Fiber 4g, Sugars 5.2g), Protein 10.6g

Nutrition by: Nutritional facts powered by Edamam
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Comments

  1. AzLinda says

    August 1, 2009 at 12:23 am

    Oh wow, that looks like a "killer" pea salad! I love Peas! This is going on my favorites list 😀

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  2. Lisa says

    August 1, 2009 at 1:05 am

    This looks awesome especially with fresh peas.

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  3. ♥Deeba @Passionate About Baking♥ says

    August 1, 2009 at 1:06 am

    That looks summery & fresh Kevin!Delish!!

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  4. The Italian Dish says

    August 1, 2009 at 3:16 am

    This is such a classic – I love it when I can find fresh peas at the market. I like your version.

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  5. teresa says

    August 1, 2009 at 4:19 am

    I love this! So bright and springy!

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  6. Linda says

    August 1, 2009 at 4:47 am

    LOVE pea salad!

    I also wanted to say – thanks for commenting on my recipes – I've always admired your photos and dishes. Your blueberry no-bake cheesecake was the inspiration for my fresh strawberry one.
    And your Feta Salsa is sooo good!

    Reply
  7. Rabbittrick says

    August 1, 2009 at 6:10 am

    Yum! Great for chowing down in the tropical heat. It looks like it'd put a spring in my step =)

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  8. Cucinista says

    August 1, 2009 at 8:59 am

    Fresh summer peas are unbeatable. Great recipe.

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  9. Jennifer says

    August 1, 2009 at 11:16 am

    Fresh peas are the best!! We used to grow many many acres of peas on our farm that were harvested and sold to McCain Foods in Canada.
    This salad is so great, I especially love the cubed cheese in there and the mix of spices!

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  10. Foodie with Little Thyme! says

    August 1, 2009 at 11:50 am

    I love fresh peas and mint. Nice work.

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  11. Talita says

    August 1, 2009 at 12:06 pm

    I'm not the number one fan of pea, but your salad looks so colorful… I'd love to try it!

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  12. mikky says

    August 1, 2009 at 1:03 pm

    i really miss reading your posts!!! lots of catching-up to do after more than a month of absence… can't wait to start… 😀

    Reply
  13. Lynda says

    August 1, 2009 at 2:12 pm

    This is similar to a salad my grandmother used to make and it was delicious! I love your twist to it!

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  14. Justine says

    August 1, 2009 at 3:19 pm

    I love peas! Looks great!

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  15. Chris says

    August 1, 2009 at 4:17 pm

    As a kid, the mere mention of this dish would have sent me running because my only experience with peas were the wrinkly, dark green canned versions.

    As I got older, I was moved by John Lennon when he sang, "All I am saying is give peas a chance."

    I did and now I love them! They are great in stir fries and my wife's creamed peas are almost a dessert for me. I've had this salad before and when done with crisp fresh peas like this, it is the ultimate celebration of peas.

    Nicely done!

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  16. Liz says

    August 1, 2009 at 6:45 pm

    Wow! I love fresh peas but I never eat them… This salad sounds so delicious that is a perfect excuse to make them!

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  17. Teresa @ Grammy Girlfriend says

    August 2, 2009 at 12:19 am

    That looks so good….It is a rainy day here in La and I have enjoyed some blog reading….So glad I stopped by yours. I enjoyed my visit.

    Reply
  18. Weight Control Help & Strategies says

    August 2, 2009 at 12:21 am

    Looks very good! Good idea!

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  19. Emmett says

    August 2, 2009 at 12:21 am

    Love peas!

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  20. Pam says

    August 2, 2009 at 1:45 am

    I've never had a fresh pea salad. I'm going to have to do something about that!

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  21. Susan @ SGCC says

    August 2, 2009 at 3:45 am

    My girlfriend used to make a salad like this one, but she always used frozen peas. I'll bet the fresh ones put this over the top! It looks lovely!

    Reply
  22. Lo says

    August 2, 2009 at 4:05 am

    I am OFFICIALLY kicking myself for not going to the farmer's market this weekend. I had a good excuse… but still. Fresh peas ROCK.

    Reply
  23. tara says

    August 2, 2009 at 1:59 pm

    The fresh mint sounds like a wonderful addition to the dressing – must try that sometime!

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  24. Saee Koranne-Khandekar says

    August 2, 2009 at 4:02 pm

    That looks really fresh and summery! And creamy. And good.

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  25. Natashya says

    August 2, 2009 at 6:21 pm

    I love fresh peas! I rarely see them here but they are soo good.
    Great salad!

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  26. The Duo Dishes says

    August 4, 2009 at 12:46 am

    Nice! The mint's a nice touch. Really love that.

    Reply
  27. Dawn says

    August 5, 2009 at 10:55 pm

    I have never made a pea salad as I've always seen such horrible ones, but now this one looks REALLY good. Really good.

    Reply
  28. eatme_delicious says

    August 7, 2009 at 4:54 am

    I love the sound and look of this dish!! Yum. I love peas. Will definitely be trying this. Though I don't think I'll be shucking my own peas!

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  29. Dina says

    August 29, 2009 at 6:30 am

    looks like a refreshing yummy salad!

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  30. Joycee says

    December 18, 2011 at 11:01 pm

    Simple and perfect with bbq chicken!

    Reply
  31. Bo says

    July 15, 2012 at 7:20 pm

    made this yesterday doubled the recipe for a crodwd the only thing I changed was I blanched the peas in boiling water for 45 to 60 seconds then plunged them into an ice bath. I used a good sharp cheddar, and added two stalked chopped celery to get back some crunch i may have lost in blanching process. Basil instead of mint. it was a big hit at the party will make again. frozen peas never!!!

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  32. Dina says

    April 9, 2013 at 1:36 am

    this looks like a great summer salad!

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  33. Anonymous says

    April 22, 2013 at 11:52 am

    similar to a salad given to me by a Russian co-worker. Hers also had beets and potatoes, cubed small and it was to-die-for!

    Reply
  34. Anonymous says

    May 20, 2013 at 9:08 pm

    My mom used to make this and we loved it! The only difference, she mixed the juice of 1/2 a lemon in with the mayo, and before serving, chopped up some iceberg lettuce and mixed it all together. So incredibly good. I think I'll have to make it in memory of my mom. Thanks for posting!!

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  35. Diane Balch says

    March 31, 2014 at 11:44 am

    Just wanted you to know that recipe is included in a pea recipe collection today on Simple Living and Eating. I will be pinning and tweeting it this week too.

    Reply
  36. Diana Cox says

    April 20, 2014 at 1:03 am

    Ahhhh,,,, I am so looking forward to making this. My mom used to make it when I was a kid. My brother said he 'couldn't' eat peas, and mom said it was their texture. Whatever, it left more for me. I have bought it at Winco's deli and never even thought to try to make my own. Mom didn't leave her recipe written down. So this is great. Thank you.

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  37. Anonymous says

    May 11, 2015 at 6:44 am

    I sooo agree with you! FRESH peas only…..

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  38. We Are Not Martha says

    July 2, 2015 at 12:10 pm

    I love peas and don't eat them fresh enough!

    Sues

    Reply
  39. Savita @ Chefdehome says

    July 2, 2015 at 11:10 pm

    Kevin, this salad looks very delicious! Love that you used fresh peas!

    Reply
  40. La Cuisine d'Helene says

    July 3, 2015 at 2:29 pm

    I have never made pea salad but like to add peas to my salads. Peas are always better when you can find them fresh.

    Reply
  41. Anonymous says

    September 27, 2017 at 9:38 pm

    This is so good. I make a big bowl of this and eat it for a couple of days. I use Vegenaise and leave out the bacon. I have used regular cheese and non dairy cheese, and it's delicious either way. I've made it at least 3 times, and I only found the recipe recently. Thank you!!!

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  42. Linda says

    June 30, 2019 at 2:29 pm

    Can’t wait to try this, hopefully can find fresh peas here at DE beach town!

    Reply
  43. Rose Jordahl says

    July 19, 2019 at 10:21 pm

    This recipe is so good!

    Reply
  44. Lisa says

    July 22, 2019 at 2:38 pm

    This was a very easy yet tasty salad to make. I used bacon bits instead of frying up bacon slices to have less clean up. Served as a side to the buffalo chicken club sandwiches. Yummy!

    Reply
  45. Debra Hersch says

    July 10, 2020 at 5:38 pm

    did you forget the carrots or am I not seeing the dish correct?

    Reply
    • kevin says

      July 12, 2020 at 7:13 am

      Those are small cubes of cheddar cheese!

      Reply

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