Classic Pea Salad Southern Style (Printable Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ Main Ingredients
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1 (16-ounce) pack frozen sweet peas, drained or canned peas
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2 boiled eggs, diced
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4 to 6 bacon strips, fried and broken or 1 cup diced cooked ham (if you want)
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1/2 cup diced green onions or regular onions, whatever you like
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1 cup grated cheddar or any cheese you fancy
→ Seasonings
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1/4 teaspoon pepper
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/2 teaspoon celery seeds or 1/2 cup diced celery
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A tiny bit of cayenne pepper
→ Dressing
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1/2 cup mayo
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1/2 cup sour cream
# How to Make It:
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Grab a big bowl and throw in your sweet peas, diced eggs, bacon bits or ham chunks (if you're using them), diced onions, and grated cheese.
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Toss in your pepper, salt, garlic powder, celery seeds (or fresh celery), and that small kick of cayenne. Give it all a good stir so the flavors spread out evenly.
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Take another bowl and mix your mayo and sour cream until they're smooth together. Pour this over everything else and stir gently until it's all coated nicely.
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Cover your bowl and stick it in the fridge for at least an hour. This lets all those tasty flavors mingle and get to know each other better.
# Additional Tips:
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This makes a perfect side for cookouts or family meals.