Enjoy a delicious and nutritious layered baby pea salad. This recipe combines fresh ingredients like baby peas, lettuce, bacon, and cheese with a tangy homemade dressing. It is a perfect side dish for any meal and can be prepared in just a few minutes. Impress your guests with this colorful and flavorful salad that is packed with vitamins and minerals. Try out this easy recipe and add a burst of freshness to your dinner table.
Ingredients
- 2 cups baby peas (fresh or frozen)
- 4 cups lettuce (chopped)
- 6 slices crispy bacon (cooked and crumbled)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1/2 cup red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, white wine vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper. Whisk until well combined.
- In a large glass bowl or trifle dish, layer half of the lettuce, followed by half of the baby peas, cherry tomatoes, red onion, bacon, and cheddar cheese.
- Drizzle half of the dressing over the first layer.
- Repeat the layers with the remaining ingredients and dressing.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Before serving, gently toss the salad to mix all the layers.
- Serve chilled and enjoy!
Interesting Facts
Baby peas are a great source of vitamins A, C, and K.
This salad can be customized by adding other ingredients like boiled eggs or avocado.
Layering the salad gives it a visually appealing presentation.