Best 10 Bacon Pea Salad Recipes

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Welcome to the world of culinary delights, where flavors dance on your palate and create a symphony of taste. Embark on a journey to discover the best recipe for "bacon pea salad." This refreshing and versatile dish is a perfect blend of sweet, salty, and crunchy textures that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you're hosting a backyard barbecue or preparing a light and healthy lunch, this salad is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Get ready to explore a world of culinary possibilities as we guide you through the steps of crafting the ultimate "bacon pea salad."

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

BACON PEA SALAD



Bacon Pea Salad image

Peas, bacon, cheese, onions, celery, and mayo dressing are tossed together and chilled in this great summer salad.

Provided by CarolTyson

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Green Pea Salad Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 slices bacon
¾ cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon white sugar
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 (20 ounce) package fresh green peas
2 stalks celery, chopped
½ cup cubed Cheddar cheese
⅓ cup chopped onion

Steps:

  • Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels and crumble. Reserve 1 tablespoon bacon grease.
  • Whisk mayonnaise, reserved bacon grease, honey, sugar, salt, and black pepper together in a bowl until dressing is smooth.
  • Mix bacon, peas, celery, Cheddar cheese, and onion together in a bowl. Drizzle dressing over salad and toss to coat. Refrigerate until chilled, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280.8 calories, Carbohydrate 15.6 g, Cholesterol 21.5 mg, Fat 21.3 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 7.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 303.6 mg, Sugar 8.4 g

BACON PEA SALAD



Bacon Pea Salad image

My husband absolutely loves peas. My middle son isn't the biggest fan, but he loves bacon. So, I combined the two, and it was perfect! This pea salad is an awesome side dish, especially for barbecue. -Angela Lively, Conroe, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 cups frozen peas (about 16 ounces), thawed
1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 cup ranch salad dressing
1/3 cup chopped red onion
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Steps:

  • Combine the first 6 ingredients; toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, at least 30 minutes. Stir in bacon before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 218 calories, Fat 14g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 547mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

BACON RANCH PEA SALAD



Bacon Ranch Pea Salad image

This easy salad came about in an attempt to satisfy my son who loves peas and my husband who doesn't. It has become a huge hit. You may want to double the recipe if you want any leftovers!

Provided by Susan Sunderman

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Green Pea Salad Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 slices bacon
1 quart water
1 (16 ounce) package frozen green peas
⅓ cup chopped onions
½ cup Ranch dressing
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Place bacon in a skillet over medium-high heat, and cook until evenly brown. Drain, crumble, and set aside.
  • Bring the water to a boil in a pot. Boil the peas 1 minute, until just tender, and drain. Cool peas under cold running water.
  • In a bowl, toss together bacon, peas, onion, Ranch dressing, and Cheddar cheese. Refrigerate 30 minutes or until chilled before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 359.2 calories, Carbohydrate 18.3 g, Cholesterol 36.4 mg, Fat 25.6 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 14.1 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 740.7 mg, Sugar 7.9 g

PAN ROASTED BLACK GROUPER WITH WILD AMERICAN SHRIMP, BLACK-EYED PEA CAKES, APPLEWOOD SMOKED BACON AND FRISEE SALAD AND SMOKED TOMATO COULIS



Pan Roasted Black Grouper with Wild American Shrimp, Black-Eyed Pea Cakes, Applewood Smoked Bacon and Frisee Salad and Smoked Tomato Coulis image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 35

6 (6-ounce) black grouper fillets
1 1/2 tablespoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 tablespoons virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
6 (U-8), head-on shrimp
1/4 cup olive oil, divided
1 1/2 teaspoon seafood seasoning (recommended: Old Bay)
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
3 cups, cooked black-eyed peas
1/2 cup finely sliced green onion
1/3 cup small diced red peppers
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon Creole seasoning (recommended: Crescent City Grill)
1 egg
1/4 cup shredded Romano
1 cup finely ground bread crumbs
2 to 3 tablespoons clarified butter
1/2 cup seasoned flour
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup shallot, finely minced
1 1/2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon Creole mustard
1 teaspoon fresh chopped thyme leaves
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups frisee
3 tablespoons cooked and diced applewood smoked bacon
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup shallots, minced
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
4 ripe tomatoes, smoked, peeled, seeded and roughly chopped
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • Pan Roasted Black Grouper: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Season the fillets with the salt and pepper. In a large saute pan, heat the olive oil over a high flame, not quite to smoking point. Add in the butter, then quickly, just as the butter begins to brown, place the fillets in the hot oil. Allow the fish to brown well before turning it over, about 2 to 3 minutes. Turn the fillets and brown the other side. Once the fish is browned, place the fillets on a parchment paper lined sheet pan. Finish baking the fish in the oven, about 3 to 4 more minutes.
  • Wild American Shrimp: Using a very sharp knife, split the shrimp lengthwise, taking special care to keep the head attached. Rub the meaty part of the shrimp with half of the olive oil, then sprinkle the flesh with the seafood seasoning. Heat the remaining oil in a large nonstick saute pan until just about smoking. Add in the butter, then carefully place the shrimp, meat side down in the pan. Allow the shrimp to brown then gently turn them to their shell side. Lower the heat slightly and continue cooking for 3 to 5 more minutes, until shrimp is completely cooked.
  • Black-Eyed Pea Cakes: Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
  • With your hands or a potato masher, smash the black-eyed peas, leaving a few peas whole. Add green onion, red pepper, spices, and egg. Mix thoroughly. Add cheese and bread crumbs and mix well. Divide the mix into 6 (2 1/2-inch) balls. Flatten balls to 3-inches in diameter and about 1/2-inch thick. This may be done a day ahead of time, covered and stored in the refrigerator. Heat butter over medium-high heat in a large skillet. Lightly dust both sides of the cakes with seasoned flour and place them in the skillet to brown. Leave enough room between cakes to be able to flip them over. When cakes are brown on both sides, place them on a baking sheet and put them in the oven for 7 minutes, or until heated through.
  • Frisee Salad: Wait until just before assembling the plates to mix the salad.
  • Over a low heat, warm the olive oil and the shallot slightly. Remove from the heat and mix together all ingredients except for the frisee and the bacon. Gently toss the Frisee with the dressing mix and divide among the 6 plates. Sprinkle the salad with the bacon.
  • Smoked Tomato Coulis: In a small stainless steel sauce pot, heat the olive oil over a low heat. Place the shallots, garlic, salt and cayenne pepper in the hot oil and cook for about 4 to 5 minutes, stirring often to prevent browning. Add in the peeled and seeded smoked tomatoes and cook over a low heat for about 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from heat and allow mixture to cool for about 10 to 15 minutes. Place the cooled mixture into the blender and puree until smooth. Stir in vinegar and hold warm until ready to serve.
  • To assemble the entire dish before serving: Place the black-eyed pea cakes in the center of each plate. Arrange the frisee salad just behind the pea cake. Take 2 halves of the cooked shrimp and place them so that the head portions meet at the top of the frisee salad. Place the cooked grouper atop the pea cake and place a small pool of the smoked tomato coulis near the front of the dish.

CREAMY PEA SALAD WITH BACON



Creamy Pea Salad with Bacon image

"This salad which stars plenty of peas and crumbled bacon in a light dressing, is a delicious alternative to potato or pasta salad," confirms Candy Snyder of Salem, Oregon.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup fat-free sour cream
2 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1 green onion, chopped
1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
3 cups fresh or frozen peas, thawed

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the first six ingredients; mix well. Add peas; toss to coat. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 142 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 496mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CRUNCHY PEA SALAD WITH BACON



Crunchy Pea Salad with Bacon image

Pea Salad with a twist! This zesty pea salad is a crowd pleaser at any summer gathering.

Provided by txwife

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Green Pea Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup zesty Italian-style salad dressing
½ cup mayonnaise
1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped peanuts
¼ cup chopped red onion
5 slices cooked bacon, crumbled

Steps:

  • Mix together Italian-style dressing and mayonnaise in a bowl. Fold in peas, celery, peanuts, and onion until well mixed. Refrigerate until serving. Crumble bacon on top just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 471.9 calories, Carbohydrate 17.7 g, Cholesterol 15.4 mg, Fat 41.2 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 11.6 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 999.8 mg, Sugar 7.6 g

BLACK-EYED PEA AND BACON SALAD WITH MUSTARD VINAIGRETTE



Black-Eyed Pea and Bacon Salad with Mustard Vinaigrette image

Categories     Salad     Bean     Leafy Green     Mustard     Tomato     Bacon     Gourmet

Yield Serves 6 as a light main course

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 cups dried black-eyed peas
For vinaigrette
1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons minced shallot
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2/3 pound bacon (about 15 slices)
3 vine-ripened tomatoes
3 scallions
2 celery ribs
about 1/2 head romaine
2 cups packed arugula
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leafed parsley leaves

Steps:

  • Quick-soak black-eyed peas. In a saucepan simmer peas in water to cover until tender, about 20 minutes, and drain in a sieve.
  • Make vinaigrette:
  • In a large bowl whisk together mustard, shallot, garlic, and vinegar and slowly whisk in oil until emulsified.
  • Stir warm peas into vinaigrette. Chop bacon and in a 12-inch skillet cook over moderate heat, stirring, until crisp. With a slotted spoon transfer bacon to paper towels to drain and cool slightly. Quarter tomatoes, discarding seeds, and cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Add bacon and tomatoes to pea mixture.
  • Cut scallions and celery crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Cut enough romaine crosswise into 1/4-inch-wide strips to measure 4 cups and trim arugula. Add scallions, celery, romaine, arugula, parsley, and salt and pepper to taste to pea mixture and gently toss until combined well.

ENGLISH PEA POTATO SALAD WITH OPTIONAL BACON



English Pea Potato Salad with Optional Bacon image

This simple potato salad boasts sweet emerald peas, creamy cheddar cubes, zingy red onions, and tender baby red potatoes tossed with light, lemony mayo sauce. Serve with crisp bacon bits for optional topping (or just stir bacon into half for the meat-eaters). Don't forget to set the peas out to thaw a couple of hours before starting!

Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 to 2 pounds baby red potatoes (scrubbed and unpeeled)
1 1/2 cups frozen peas (thawed and drained if necessary)
1 cup cubed medium or sharp cheddar cheese (1/2-inch cube (4 ounces))
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Additional salt and black pepper to taste
6 slices thick-cut bacon (diced, cooked until crisp, and drained)
6 slices thick-cut bacon (diced, cooked until crisp, and drained)

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the potatoes and return to a boil. Cook until potatoes are fork-tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and return potatoes to pan, filling with cold water and ice to cool the potatoes. Let sit for a minute or two and then drain. Allow potatoes to cool to room temperature.
  • Place cooled potatoes in a large bowl and add peas, cheese, red onion, and bacon if you're making a full-on meaty version.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Pour over the veggies and gently toss until all ingredients are coated. Taste and add additional salt and pepper if desired.
  • If adding bacon to half, remove half of the salad to its own bowl and stir the bacon into half. Or, a little easier, just serve the bacon alongside for optional topping.

SERENDIPITY BACON AND GREEN PEA SALAD WITH RANCH DRESSING



Serendipity Bacon and Green Pea Salad With Ranch Dressing image

For all you RanchHeads stationed here at Zaar. This one covers all bases: high fat, high sodium, high cholesterol! Printed on the back package of frozen peas as found by sheer accident. Don't you think this would be good in pita pocket sandwiches or on hardtack?

Provided by COOKGIRl

Categories     Pork

Time 11m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

16 ounces frozen sweet peas
4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
1/2 cup red onion, diced
1/2 cup ranch dressing (homemade is best!)
1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Boil the green peas for one minute then drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process. Drain again and set aside.
  • In a large salad bowl, combine the cooked peas, bacon, red onion, ranch dressing and cheese.
  • Chill.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340.7, Fat 23.9, SaturatedFat 6.6, Cholesterol 33.5, Sodium 724, Carbohydrate 19.6, Fiber 5.7, Sugar 7.3, Protein 12.9

CREAMY BACON PEA SALAD RECIPE



Creamy Bacon Pea Salad Recipe image

Provided by mfisher33708

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb. frozen peas
5 slices bacon, cooked & chopped
1/4 red onion, diced
3 oz cheddar cheese, diced
1/3 c sour cream
1/3 c mayo
1/4 c ranch dressing
1 tbsp. Lemon juice

Steps:

  • Place Frozen peas into a colander and place that into a bowl. Pour hot water over them to thaw In a bowl is sour cream, onion, mayo, ranch dressing, lemon juice. Mix well Place peas into bowl and mix with dressing, fold in half of bacon Garnish with remaining bacon Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to let flavors settle

Tips:

  • For a smoky flavor, use smoked bacon.
  • If you don't have fresh peas, you can use frozen peas. Just thaw them before using.
  • Add some chopped red onion for a bit of sharpness.
  • To make a creamy salad, add some mayonnaise or sour cream.
  • For a tangy salad, add some vinegar or lemon juice.
  • Serve the salad immediately, or chill it for later.

Conclusion:

Bacon pea salad is a delicious and easy-to-make salad that is perfect for any occasion. It is a great way to use up leftover bacon, and it is also a healthy and refreshing salad. With its combination of salty bacon, sweet peas, and creamy dressing, bacon pea salad is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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