Bacon Ranch Pea Salad

This creamy pea salad with crumbled bacon and ranch dressing is crunchy, salty and a perfect cold side dish for summer. 

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This recipe was photographed and updated 7/2023.

Today's recipe isn't your traditional mayo based pea salad. 

This creamy pea salad packs tons of flavor from the ranch dressing and sour cream sauce, along with veggies, shredded cheese and bacon. It's super easy to make, taking only 15 minutes to prep before you refrigerate.

If you have any leftovers, they hold up well and are great for a work lunch the next day.

Classic pea salads have always been a potluck or barbecue favorite. I remember eating them often as a kid when we'd go to parties. Although today's recipe isn't much of a classic, it's sure to be a favorite of anyone who gives it a try, especially if you love all things ranch!

We love serving this pea salad with some Big Green Egg Pulled Pork! They go so well together. The perfect summer meal. 

Keep scrolling for tips, process photos and more ranch flavored recipes! 

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Shopping list:

• frozen peas
• celery
• cauliflower
• green onion
• cheddar cheese
• sour cream
• ranch salad dressing
• bacon

Scroll down to the printable recipe card for measurements and instructions!

Recipe tips:

• We recommend using freshly shredded cheese for the best flavor.

• Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. 

More ranch flavored recipes you might like:

• Bacon Ranch Potato Salad
• Outback Steakhouse Ranch Dressing
• Ranch Vermicelli Pasta Salad
• Ranch Bread
• Buffalo Ranch Snack Mix

You can add or substitute with these ingredients:

• use diced red onion instead of green onion
• add sunflower kernels 
• use any shredded cheese instead of cheddar
• add salt and black pepper, as desired
• add diced hardboiled egg
• add more crumbled bacon and mix it into the salad in addition to the garnish.

Our favorite kitchen equipment and supplies used with this recipe:

• Epicurean Kitchen Series Cutting Board
• Amazon Basics Color-Coded Kitchen 12-Piece Knife Set
• Pyrex Smart Essentials 3-Piece Prepware Mixing Bowl Set
• OXO Good Grips 6-Piece Plastic Measuring Cups
• Cambom Manual Rotary Cheese Grater 

I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as we did!

Yield 8 servings

Author Hot Eats and Cool Reads

Prep time

15 Min

Inactive time

30 Min

Total time

45 Min

Bacon Ranch Pea Salad

Ingredients

• 1 - 10 ounce package frozen peas, thawed
• 1 cup sliced celery
• 1 ½ cups chopped cauliflower, bite sized pieces
• ¼ cup sliced green onion
• ¾ cup shredded cheddar cheese
• ½ cup sour cream
• 1 cup ranch salad dressing
• 4 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled, for garnish

Instructions

1. Combine all ingredients, except bacon in a large bowl. Mix to combine.
2. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
3. Serve with crumbled bacon sprinkled on top.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. 

Nutrition Facts

Calories

242.65

Fat

21.3 g

Sat. Fat

6.08 g

Carbs

7.12 g

Fiber

1.77 g

Net carbs

5.34 g

Sugar

3.63 g

Protein

6.15 g

Sodium

428.44 mg

Cholesterol

30.83 mg

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