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Irresistible Pea Salad with Bacon

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A fresh and crispy pea salad combining the sweetness of peas with the smoky crunch of bacon, perfect as a quick and easy side dish for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups (600g) fresh or frozen peas
  • 6–8 slices bacon strips
  • 1 small red onion, finely diced
  • 2 celery stalks, finely chopped
  • ½ cup (120ml) mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup (60ml) plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped (optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. If using fresh peas, bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add peas and blanch for 2 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp. Drain immediately in a colander and rinse under cold water to stop cooking. If using frozen peas, thaw under cool running water and drain well.
  2. Place bacon slices in a cold skillet and cook over medium heat, turning occasionally, until crispy (about 8-10 minutes). Transfer bacon to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess fat. Once cool, crumble or chop into bite-sized pieces. Optionally save a tablespoon of bacon fat for the dressing.
  3. Finely dice the red onion and celery stalks. Chop fresh dill if using.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper. Stir in bacon fat if saved. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  5. In a large mixing bowl, combine peas, crumbled bacon, diced onion, celery, and dill. Pour dressing over and gently fold until evenly coated, being careful not to mash the peas.
  6. Cover and chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to let flavors meld. Stir gently before serving and adjust salt and pepper if needed.

Notes

Blanch peas briefly to keep them crisp and bright green. Cook bacon slowly starting in a cold pan for even crispiness. Drain excess moisture from peas and bacon to avoid sogginess. Fold salad gently to preserve pea texture. Chill salad for at least 30 minutes before serving to meld flavors. If salad seems dry after chilling, add a splash of cold water or extra yogurt.

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Keywords: pea salad, bacon salad, fresh pea salad, crispy bacon, easy side dish, summer salad, quick salad, healthy salad

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