Classic Southern Pea Salad

 Ingredients

• 2 (15-oz) cans sweet peas, drained well
  (or 3 cups frozen peas, thawed)

• ½ cup mayonnaise (Duke’s preferred in the South)

• 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar

• ½ teaspoon sugar

• ½ teaspoon salt

• ¼ teaspoon black pepper

• ½ cup sharp cheddar cheese, cubed or shredded

• ⅓ cup red onion, finely diced

• 4–6 slices bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled

Optional Add-Ins (traditional variations):

• 2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped

• 1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish

• A pinch of paprika or cayenne

 Instructions

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