Pea Salad is a classic pasta salad recipe that has been around for generations. Just ask your grandma. It’s full of delicious ingredients, especially bacon.
Remember how I love Bacon?
This salad has both.
And peas for the health factor.
Pea Salad
Author: Mandy Bird
Ingredients
- 1 cup elbow macaroni, cooked
- 3 slices bacon, crisply cooked and crumbled
- ½ cup green onion, chopped
- 2 cups frozen peas, thawed
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
Directions
- In a bowl, combine macaroni, bacon, green onions, and peas.
- Stir in mayonnaise; cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Sprinkle with cheese just before serving. Serves 4 to 6.
- Note: I used half mayo and half Miracle Whip. I like the tang. Also, I saved some bacon and sprinkled it on just before serving so it would be crispy on top.
This yummy recipe comes from Gooseberry Patch’s 101 Farmhouse Favorites cookbook.
It absolutely fits right into our kitchen. It is full of tasty farmhouse favorites like Fried Green Tomato Biscuits, Chocolate-Raspberry Brownies, Gooseberry Conserve, Farmhouse Pot Roast, and Quick Picnic Pickles to name a few.
Kathryn Nejdl says
I love pea salad; but have not found one to make for myself. I will be making this one for Mother's Day. Thanks for the recipe.
Loretta E. says
It's hard to beat homemade bread for 'farmworthiness'!
Jenn says
Buttermilk biscuits and homemade strawberry jam!
Michelle says
Meat loaf & scalloped potatoes.
Anonymous says
Leslie:<br />"From scratch" chicken pot pie.<br />leslieannstevenson@yahoo.com
canaanboundbrigade says
I have to also go with homemade bread 😉
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
This looks great Mandy!
Anonymous says
I love anything made with peas, looks delicious
Just Another Day says
definitely potato rolls
Larks Country Heart Harrington says
This sounds great! I have never tried it with Mayo before. In mine it was Sour Cream/Cream Cheese. So I am sure I would love this!<br /><br />Great Give Away! I LOVE Gooseberry Patch!
Marsha Baker says
My favorite 'farmhouse' recipe is definitely my CHEESEY CHICKEN CHOWDER. What an awesome giveaway. Thanks Mandy.
Lynn Huntley says
Wonderful Salad and Wonderful Giveaway~ When I think of Farmhouse dishes I think of Potato Salad or Old Fashioned Baked Beans~ Lynn @ Turnips 2 Tangerines
Shanna Cluff says
I'd have to say crescent rolls and a good pot roast!
MaryB says
I'll say chicken and dumplings. Such good comfort food.
Lori Whicker says
I would love something classic, such as a warm chicken stew with fresh baked bread. For dessert, a hearty apple pie! <br /><br />Thanks for the great giveaway!
Are Hall says
This sounds fabulous!
Are Hall says
Forgot to post this above: In a blender whirl 12 oz. carton sour cream, 24 oz. carton low fat cottage cheese & packet ranch dressing mix. Low in fat & calories, it's our favorite dip for veggies!
April @ PolkaDots n' PinkySwears says
My mom's apple butter!!
flowerchild says
Baked beans<br />thanks
Diana says
I LOVE all things peas….and bacon!
debsweeps4 says
Peach cobbler is my favorite!
Tracy P says
A good pot roast and my garlic mashed potatoes! MMM!
Cindy L says
Love breakfast for dinner recipes with homemade bread
keshakeke says
I love making buttermilk biscuits and stuff them with country ham and red eye gravy.
Dana La Curan says
anything from scratch… skillets, biscuits, breads…
Cindi says
Fried Chicken and Potato Salad!
Anne Araullo says
Fried chicken & potato salad w/ green beans.
Miranda Ann says
This looks so good!
Anonymous says
Macaroni and cheese. <br /><br />reeree821@aol.com
Vivian says
can't be anything with bacon in it!
kbo says
Cole slaw seems to be a constant request. Gotta change it up!
Jamie Sherman says
Old-Fashioned Desserts do it for me! 🙂
ke2alto says
I am so looking forward to making your pea salad! Thanks!
Julia T says
Chicken Pot Pie and Cornbread
Sherri @ The Well Floured Kitchen says
I make all my bread from scratch, that seems "farmy" to me..
Mandy says
Lots of bread products – biscuits, wheat bread, rolls, etc!
Laura P. says
classic mashed potatoes:)
Jess says
This Pea Salad looks great – and just in time for the summer! I am stopping by from Tasty Tuesdays, thanks for liking up!!
anyonita green says
Mmmmmm! 🙂 Thank you so much for linking up with me this week at Tasty Tuesdays! I’ve pinned this & shared it with my followers!
Karly Campbell says
Love the bacon in this salad! Thanks for linking up with What's Cookin' Wednesday!
Catherine says
Dear Mandy, what a wonderful summer side salad. This would be a hit at my cookouts. I would love a spoonful of this…even if it is 7am! xo, Catherine