Best 6 English Pea Potato Salad With Optional Bacon Recipes

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English pea potato salad with optional bacon is a classic side dish that is perfect for any summer gathering. This refreshing salad is made with fresh English peas, tender potatoes, crisp celery, and hard-boiled eggs, all tossed in a creamy mayonnaise dressing that is enhanced with the smoky flavor of bacon. Whether you choose to add bacon or not, this salad is sure to be a hit with everyone at your table!

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ENGLISH PEA POTATO SALAD WITH OPTIONAL BACON



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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.

POTATO SALAD WITH BACON



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My young nephew refuses to eat any potato salad but mine! Italian salad dressing, sour cream and bacon give it a one-of-a-kind flavor.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 pounds red potatoes (about 12 medium)
4 hard-boiled large eggs
3/4 cup sour cream
2/3 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
11 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1/4 cup Italian salad dressing

Steps:

  • Cut potatoes into 1/2-in. cubes; place in a large Dutch oven and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until tender. Drain and cool to room temperature., Cut eggs in half; chop egg whites and set aside. In a small bowl, mash egg yolks. Stir in the sour cream, mayonnaise, salt, mustard, garlic powder and pepper; set aside. , In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, bacon, egg whites, celery, onions and Italian dressing. Fold in mayonnaise mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216 calories, Fat 14g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 363mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

POTATO AND BACON SALAD



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This is a creamy potato salad made with bacon and Dijon mustard that's great the second day too.

Provided by readernut

Categories     Salad     Potato Salad Recipes     Dairy-Free Potato Salad Recipes

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 eggs
4 slices bacon
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, or to taste
1 cup mayonnaise
3 stalks celery, minced
2 pounds small potatoes
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place the potatoes in a pot with enough water to cover, and bring to a boil. Cook for about 20 minutes, or until tender. Drain and cool.
  • Meanwhile, place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring water to a boil and immediately remove from heat. Cover, and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from hot water, and place in a bowl of cold water to cool.
  • Peel the eggs, and place 3 of them into a large bowl. Reserve the rest for later. Mash the eggs in the bowl with a fork. Stir in the mustard, mayonnaise, celery, salt and pepper. Set aside.
  • Cook bacon slices in the microwave for about 4 minutes, until crisp, or fry in a skillet over medium-high heat. Crumble 2 of the bacon slices into the mayonnaise mixture. Reserve the rest for garnish.
  • Peel and chop the potatoes, and stir into the bowl until evenly coated. Slice the 2 remaining eggs, and place on top of the salad. Crumble the remaining bacon over the eggs, then sprinkle parsley over the top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 361.2 calories, Carbohydrate 22.3 g, Cholesterol 131.8 mg, Fat 27 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 8.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 419.8 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

HERBED POTATO SALAD WITH BACON AND PEAS



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A little different from your usual potato salad. There is no mayo in this one! If you don't want to use as many peas, it can easily be halved.

Provided by Lvs2Cook

Categories     Pork

Time 50m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup minced shallot
2 tablespoons fresh dill, snipped
1 tablespoon fresh tarragon, minced
3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
5 tablespoons white wine vinegar
3/4 cup olive oil
salt & freshly ground black pepper
3 lbs small red potatoes
4 cups fresh peas or 4 cups frozen peas
8 ounces sliced bacon, cooked until crisp and crumbled

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk all dressing ingredients together until well blended. Set aside.
  • Cook potatoes in boiling salted water for about 12 minutes. Drain, let cool to touch, and cut into quarters.
  • Cook fresh peas in salted boiling water for 6 minutes, frozen peas for 3 minutes. Drain under cold water and let cool.
  • In a large bowl, toss still-warm potatoes with about half of dressing and let cool. Combine with peas and bacon and add remaining dressing. Taste and adjust seasoning.

PEA SALAD WITHOUT BACON



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Everyone from my husband to people at work rave about this, which I think is hilarious given how little work it takes. I call it "anytime" pea salad because it's great for winter holidays as well as a cool, refreshing snack for summertime, and everything in between. May be eaten right away or refrigerated to enjoy later.

Provided by Soulfood

Time 10m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (15 ounce) can peas, drained
¼ cup minced red onion
¼ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 large hard-boiled egg, chopped
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon ground paprika
½ cup creamy salad dressing (such as Miracle Whip®), or to taste

Steps:

  • Combine peas, onion, Cheddar cheese, egg, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and paprika in a bowl. Add enough creamy salad dressing so that the mixture is coated thoroughly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 398.1 calories, Carbohydrate 31.4 g, Cholesterol 140.8 mg, Fat 24 g, Fiber 7.1 g, Protein 14.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 2177.2 mg, Sugar 16.1 g

BACON PEA SALAD



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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.

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh English peas. If you can't find fresh peas, frozen peas are a good substitute.
  • Boil the potatoes until they are tender but still hold their shape. If you overcook them, they will become mushy.
  • Chop the bacon into small pieces so that it cooks evenly.
  • Add the mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, salt, and pepper to taste. You can adjust the amount of each ingredient to suit your own preferences.
  • Garnish the salad with chopped fresh parsley or chives.

Conclusion:

This English pea and potato salad is a delicious and refreshing side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. So next time you are looking for a new salad recipe, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed!

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