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Pea Salad with Lemon Parmesan Dressing

Name: Pea Salad with Lemon Parmesan Dressing
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 2 each 16-ounce pkgs. frozen petite peas, (thawed) (Source: 2 16-ounce pkgs. frozen petite peas, (thawed)); 1 cup cherry tomatoes, (halved) (Source: 1 cup cherry tomatoes, (halved)); 1 each orange bell pepper, (chopped) (Source: 1 orange bell pepper, (chopped)); 12 ounces thick-cut bacon, ( cooked and chopped) (Source: 12 ounces thick-cut bacon, ( cooked and chopped)); 6 ounces Gouda, (cubed (may sub cheddar)) (Source: 6 ounces Gouda, (cubed (may sub cheddar))); 1/3 cup chopped red onion (Source: 1/3 cup chopped red onion); 3/4 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt (Source: 3/4 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt); 1/2 cup mayonnaise (Source: 1/2 cup mayonnaise); 1/4 cup freshly, finely grated Parmesan cheese (Source: 1/4 cup freshly, finely grated Parmesan cheese); 2 tablespoons lemon juice (Source: 2 tablespoons lemon juice); 1 tablespoon lemon zest (Source: 1 tablespoon lemon zest); 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar (Source: 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar); 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard (Source: 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard); 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley ((or 2 tsps dried)) (Source: 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley ((or 2 tsps dried))); 1 tablespoon minced chives ((or 1 teaspoon dried)) (Source: 1 tablespoon minced chives ((or 1 teaspoon dried))); 1 tablespoon minced fresh dill ((or 1 teaspoon dried)) (Source: 1 tablespoon minced fresh dill ((or 1 teaspoon dried))); 1/2 tsp onion powder (Source: 1/2 tsp EACH onion powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, sugar); 1/2 tsp garlic powder (Source: 1/2 tsp EACH onion powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, sugar); 1/2 tsp salt (Source: 1/2 tsp EACH onion powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, sugar); 1/2 tsp pepper (Source: 1/2 tsp EACH onion powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, sugar); 1/2 tsp sugar (Source: 1/2 tsp EACH onion powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, sugar)

Pea Salad with Lemon Parmesan Dressing is made with lemon juice, lemon zest, and 16-ounce pkgs. frozen petite peas.

Prep: 25 min
Total: 25 min
Original yield: Serves 8
Ingredients: 21 listed

Make it part of your week

Estimating…

Sides PorkPrep: 16–30 minutesTotal: 30 minutes or less

Recipe categories & planning details

Meal type: Sides
Primary protein: Pork
Preparation & total time: Prep: 16–30 minutes · Total: 30 minutes or less

A few quick notes

1. Allow for chilling

Include the chilling step when deciding when to start.

2. Prepare the dressing

Mix and add the dressing at the steps specified.

3. Prepare the whisked mixture

Keep the whisking step in its stated place in the preparation.

Get to know the ingredients

16-ounce pkgs. frozen petite peas, (thawed)

In the method: Whisk together all of the Lemon Parmesan Dressing ingredients together in a medium bowl; refrigerate.

cherry tomatoes, (halved)

In the method: Whisk together all of the Lemon Parmesan Dressing ingredients together in a medium bowl; refrigerate.

orange bell pepper, (chopped)

In the method: Whisk together all of the Lemon Parmesan Dressing ingredients together in a medium bowl; refrigerate.

The last little job

Finish as directed

When ready to serve, toss in the bacon; serve chilled.

A few questions you might have

What should I prepare first?

Start with this step: Whisk together all of the Lemon Parmesan Dressing ingredients together in a medium bowl; refrigerate.

Which preparation step should I plan for?

Include the chilling step when deciding when to start.

What happens at the end?

When ready to serve, toss in the bacon; serve chilled.

How do I plan the ingredient amounts?

This version serves 8. Use the ingredient amounts listed for that yield. If you change the number of portions, check equipment and the full method as well as the shopping quantities.

Additional recipe notes

Storage: Store leftover peas salad in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days, noting that the dressing will become slightly watery over time as the vegetables release some of their moisture.

Storage & reheating safety

For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.

These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures

Recipe source: carlsbadcravings.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.

Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.

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