Bacon Pea Salad

Posted by Boss Hog Credit: Allrecipes.com on Jul 21st 2025

Enjoy this sweet garden pea salad with bacon, celery, and cubes of cheese in a creamy dressing. It's a great addition to any Summer meal. Simple ingredients and easy to make.

Submitted by CarolTyson

Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Servings: 8

Ingredients

4 slices bacon.  We used Signature Smoked 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 ribs celery, chopped

½ cup cubed Cheddar cheese. We used Smoked Cheddar cheese, adding that rich smoky flavor

⅓ cup chopped onion

Directions

Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon 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.

Serve after chilling in the refrigerator.