Southern Pea Salad
Ingredients:

• 1 (16-ounce) package of frozen sweet peas, thawed (canned peas work too)
• 2 eggs, hard-boiled and chopped
• 4 to 6 slices of bacon, cooked until crisp and crumbled (or 1 cup of cooked and chopped ham, optional)
• 1/2 cup of chopped green onions (substitute with regular onions if preferred)
• 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese (feel free to use your favorite cheese)
• 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon of salt
• 1/4 teaspoon of garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon of celery seeds (or 1/2 cup of chopped celery)
• A sprinkle of cayenne pepper for a touch of heat
• 1/2 cup of mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup of sour cream

Directions:

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• 🌿 Combine the Salad: In a large mixing bowl, combine the thawed sweet peas, chopped hard-boiled eggs, crumbled bacon or chopped ham (if using), chopped green onions, and shredded cheddar cheese.
• 🧂 Season: Sprinkle in the black pepper, salt, garlic powder, celery seeds (or chopped celery), and a dash of cayenne. Stir thoroughly to ensure the seasonings are evenly distributed.
• 🥣 Dress It Up: In another bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise and sour cream until smooth. Pour this dressing over the pea mixture and gently stir to coat all the ingredients.
• ❄️ Chill and Serve: Cover the salad and refrigerate it for at least an hour before serving. This allows the flavors to blend together wonderfully.
• 🍽️ Enjoy: Serve this Classic Southern Pea Salad as a refreshing side dish at your next barbecue or family gathering.
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 0 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes