Australian Pea Salad

A refreshing and crunchy salad featuring sweet green peas mixed with crispy bacon bits, red onion, and a light creamy dressing. This classic Aussie side dish is a staple at barbecues and celebrations, offering a sweet and salty flavor profile that everyone loves. It is a simple, high-fiber dish that brings a pop of color and texture to your plate.

Prep 5 minCook 8 minTotal 13 minUpdated Jul 3, 202613 minLow CarbVegetarianGluten FreeKeto Friendly

A refreshing and crunchy salad featuring sweet green peas mixed with crispy bacon bits, red onion, and a light creamy dressing. This classic Aussie side dish is a staple at barbecues and celebrations, offering a sweet and salty flavor profile that everyone loves. It is a simple, high-fiber dish that brings a pop of color and texture to your plate.

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup Pea, thawed
  • 1.5 cup Water Chestnut, sliced canned drained
  • 42.5 g Red Bell Pepper, seeded diced
  • 1/4 cup Plain Yogurt
  • 1 tsp Dijon Mustard
  • 1/2 tsp Dill, dried
  • 1/4 tsp Black Pepper, ground
  • 1/4 tsp Salt

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, combine peas, sliced water chestnuts and red pepper. Mix yoghurt, mustard, dill, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Add to pea mixture and stir to combine ingredients.
  2. Chill before serving.

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