This Low Calorie Bacon Pea Salad Recipe is just 205 calories, and so easy to make! This salad usually has loads of mayo, but I used a healthy swap that packs this recipe with protein.

Ingredients You’ll Need:

3 slices bacon
5 cups frozen peas
¼ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
⅓ cup diced red onion

Low Calorie Bacon Pea Salad

Healthy Bacon Pea Salad Meal Prep and Storage

Meal Prep: This is a great meal prep for weeknight side dishes, or for a potluck. Make the pea salad, add the bacon to a sandwich bag or container and place it atop the salad, then cover and refrigerate.
Storage: Will hold in the fridge for 5 days, does not hold well in the freezer.
Serving: Mix well, then add the crispy bacon to the top and serve.

Low Calorie Bacon Pea Salad Recipe

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Low Calorie Bacon Pea Salad

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This healthy bacon pea salad recipe is just 205 calories!

I used low calorie tips and tricks to lower calories, without changing the flavor or serving size (actually it's a larger than average size). And I was able to shave off 100's of calories per serving!

Special Tip: This summer salad is great for meal prep as it's served cold. It also makes a great potluck dish and travels well.

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Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Servings servings

Calories 205 kcal

Ingredients

3 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
5 cups frozen peas
¼ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
⅓ cup diced red onion

Pea Salad Dressing:

1 cup 0% Greek Yogurt
3 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon honey
2 teaspoons white vinegar
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper

Instructions

In a small bowl, combine all dressing ingredients and whisk to combine. Add more water a tablespoon at a time until you have a consistency that can be drizzled off your spoon.
To a large bowl, combine the peas, onion, cheese, and pea salad dressing.
Gently stir the pea salad until the dressing is evenly distributed.
Top with crumbled bacon.
Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 205kcalCarbohydrates: 23.9gProtein: 14.7gFat: 5.9gSaturated Fat: 2.4gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 453mgPotassium: 218mgFiber: 7.5gSugar: 10.5gCalcium: 103mgIron: 2mg

Keyword Salad, summer salad

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About the Author

Hi, my name is Audrey Johns and I am a 4 time best selling cookbook author! All 4 of my low calorie cookbooks are published by HarperCollins (the oldest publishing house in the US!) and have been featured on prominent TV shows like The Today Show, Rachael Ray and The Doctors. I am a low calorie and healthy recipe authority and my delicious recipes are tried and loved by thousands of readers.

After a one year 150 pound weight loss (and I’ve kept it off for 13 years!) I started sharing all of my low calorie recipes with the world. They are always all-natural and geared around weight loss and weight management. I have even made some of these recipes with my Biggest Loser pal Bob Harper! Check out my weight loss story, my best selling cookbooks, and my numerous TV appearances by clicking here.