English pea salad is a classic dish with a creamy dressing mixed with fresh veggies, cubed cheese and crispy bacon. A great side dish that’ll you’ll make again and again.

English pea salad is a delicious side dish using peas, cheese, red onion and a creamy dressing.

Do you wonder what to bring to family picnics or potlucks?

This is a great recipe for it. It’s classic, delicious and most of all easy to make.

Traditionally, the recipe is made with mayo but I added little twist to bring in a touch of added flavor to the dressing.

Below, I will show you the little tricks to making this easily and keeping it delicious.

How To Make English Pea Salad

Make a list of these ingredients, or print them below

Frozen peas
Red onion
Sharp cheddar cheese
Bacon
Mayonnaise
Balsamic Vinegar
Apple cider vinegar
Salt & black pepper

Quick tips before starting the recipe, read these

Use frozen peas while making the recipe. Don’t worry they will thaw quickly. If you use fresh or canned peas they will smash all through the recipe and turn the salad green and make it mushy. It won’t be appealing at all.
Chop the cheese up into small cubes instead of using shredded cheese. The bites of cheese bring a great texture to each bite while enough the pea salad recipe.

Making the English pea salad

First, cook the bacon. The best way to me is baking according to the directions on the package. Remove from the oven, drain the excess fat and chop up into small pieces. Also, dice the red onion as well.
Once the bacon is done cooking remove the frozen peas from the freezer.
In a small bowl, add mayo, balsamic vinegar, apple cider vinegar, salt and black pepper. Give a good mix.
It’s best to cut the cubes of cheese from a block. Chop the cheese into small cubes and toss into a large bowl.
In the bowl, add the frozen peas, diced red onion and chopped bacon.
Then, pour over the dressing you made and give everything an even mix. Taste for salt and black pepper and serve.

Did you have any left, this is what to do with the leftovers

This is a great recipe to make ahead. But, if there is some leftover that’s not a problem. This English pea salad recipe will keep about 4 days in the refrigerator with no problem. Now, you can freeze this recipe in an air tight container if you want to save some for a much later time.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How do you thaw frozen peas for a salad?

You do not thaw them before you make the salad. Allow the peas to unthaw after you have made the salad. Making this pea salad with bacon and cheese, using thawed peas they will smash and turn into mush.

What is pea salad made of?

The classic ingredients in a pea salad are mayo, peas, red onion and cheddar cheese. I would argue that the bacon is a classic ingredient as well although some recipes remove it.

How many calories does pea salad have?

A serving of English pea salad is 438 calories using this recipe. A tip to lower the calories, swap out half the mayo with low fat yogurt or sour cream.

What to serve with pea salad?

Turkey
Ham
Grilled Chicken

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