Description
A bright and fresh Spring Pea Salad featuring tender peas, crispy bacon, and a creamy dressing that balances textures and flavors brilliantly.
Ingredients
- Fresh green peas
- Bacon, cooked and crumbled
- Red onion, finely chopped
- Creamy dressing of your choice
Instructions
- Rinse the fresh green peas and blanch them in boiling water for 1-2 minutes, then shock them in ice water to preserve their color and texture.
- While the peas chill, crisp and crumble the bacon.
- Finely chop the red onion and soak it briefly in salted water or vinegar to mellow the flavor.
- Mix the blanched peas, crispy bacon, red onion, and dressing in a large bowl just before serving.
- Chill the salad for 1 hour before serving.
Notes
Serve with a sprinkle of cracked black pepper and extra bacon on top for visual appeal. Store the dressing separately until ready to serve to maintain fresh textures.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American