Easy Bacon Pea Salad You Gotta Try in Your Pressure Cooker
This refreshing bacon pea salad blends flavors of crispy bacon, bright peas, and sharp cheddar in a creamy dressing, perfect for a quick pressure cooker dish. Ideal for busy days, it chills to perfection in the fridge.
Equipment
- 1 Large bowl
- 1 Smaller bowl
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 pound bacon cooked crisp and drained, crumbly or finely chopped
- 2 pounds frozen peas thawed overnight
- ¾ cup sharp Cheddar cheese coarsely grated
- ½ small red onion finely chopped
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
Instructions
Instructions
- Cook bacon until crisp and then crumble or finely chop it.
- Thaw peas overnight in the refrigerator until ready to use.
- In a large bowl, combine bacon bits, peas, grated cheddar, and finely chopped red onion.
- Mix together mayonnaise, kosher salt, black pepper, and paprika in a smaller bowl.
- Pour the mayo mix over the pea mixture and stir gently to coat.
- Refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Serve chilled for best flavor. Optional extras include diced celery or a squeeze of lemon juice.